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Can I Smoke 3 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty w/ Medpor Implant?

asked 1 year ago by Anthony88
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 284 times
Tags: Medpor, smoking

Is it now safe for me to smoke 3 months post op open rhinoplasty? If not what are the chances of me developing complications? My main concern is infection, I smoke a pack a day.I have medpor implanted at the tip of my nose.

5 answers to Can I Smoke 3 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty w/ Medpor Implant?

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Smoking 3 Months Post Rhinoplasty

No physician will ever condone smoking, before or after rhinoplasty. What difference does it make if the Medpor implant survives when you don't because of a heart attack or some serious illness caused by cigarettes?
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Hypnosis helps to stop smoking

I have several patients who were finally able to stop smoking with the help of hypnosis. Ask your doctor for a referral In your area Hope that helps Josh Korman MD
Josh Korman, MD

Monterey Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant and face bask

If you 've made it this far, why smoke at all. Any amount of smoking comprises skin vascularity and result n compliocations,.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Smoking and Medpor Implant.

Hi Anthony, Any artificial implant that is resting in the tip of  your nose has a likely hood of extruding even if you dont smoke. Smoking decreases the blood supply and oxygenation to parts of your face, so if you start to smoke again I believe that you may increase your chances for extrusion and/or infection. Best, Dr.S.
Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facechange.org

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Smoking is Bad

Dear Anothony88: You know that we are doctors here, right? There is never a good time to smoke. If you are worried about your appearance, smoking causes increased lines and wrinkles. It decreases the circulation to your skin. Smoking is bad for your health, and its use increases the risks of heart disease, stroke, lung problems and multiple cancers. It takes a year (or two) to heal after an open rhinoplasty. If you have an implant in the tip of your nose, you are at higher risk... more
Joseph Mele, MD

Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

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