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Why do patients need to stop using Accutane 6-12 months before a rhinoplasty or rhinoplasty revision?

What are the problems that could occur if I'm on Accutane during a rhinoplasty revision?

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Accutane and surgery

Accutane interferes with wound healing. It slows down the healing process, thus prolonging the inflammatory phase. Poor wound healing in any surgery can cause a poor surgical result.

Jonathan Berman, MD

Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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