I Smoked One Cigarette 10 Days After Rhinoplasty - Is That Okay?

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8 answers to I Smoked One Cigarette 10 Days After Rhinoplasty - Is That Okay?

A little rat poison won't kill you!

But do you really expect that anyone will give you a "pass" on prohibited activities? Nicotine is such a potent vasoconstrictor (causes blood vessels to clamp shut) that virtually all plastic surgeons (except perhaps those who smoke themselves) recommend stopping all tobacco or nicotine use several weeks before and after surgery. The problem with vasoconstriction is loss of circulation in the nasal skin which could cause delayed healing, scarring, or skin loss requiring... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

One Cigarette 10 Days after Rhinoplasty

One cigarette 10 days after surgery is not okay, but you did no harm. If you stop smoking, you will get the best possible surgical result and improve your longevity.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty: Common Questions

This is a very common question and I am glad you asked it. You should not smoke - even if it is just one. If you wish to have the best results then you need to adhere to your doctors recommendations until you completely heal. These guidelines are given to you in the best interest of one main person – you. Be well and smoke free, JMR

James M. Ridgway, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Smoking and rhinoplasty don't match

Dear rhinoplasty patient, I agree with other respected plastic surgeons regarding smoking. Since you have not smoked for a long time take this opportunity to quit smoking all together. Saying that only one cigarette would not harm your nose. Enjoy your nose and your health

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

Smoked One Cigarette Ten Days After Rhinoplasty

Hi Yer, It depends what was in the cigarette. Actually you should use this time as an opportunity to quit smoking for good since you have not been smoking for some time now. Just remember that you are "a puff away from a pack a day". Good luck and enjoy your new nose. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Smoking - post-rhinoplasty

In general smoking impairs wound healing. That is why we recommend you stop smoking before and after rhinoplasty or any other surgeries where the blood flow to the skin is crucial for survival. 1 cigarette is probably ok - but I would seriously advise not smoking any more. Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Smoking and rhinoplasty

While I doubt that one cigarette is a problem, smoking in general is a problem and I have my patients stop smopking 3-4 weeks prior to surgery and remain off cigarettes for ate elast 3-4 weeks after to allow for adequate healing.