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Should I start using Accutane before or after rhinoplasty?

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Michelle Vasquez
I was hoping to have a rhinoplasty procedure done in the fall, I'm thinking for an alar base reduction but I've not had a consultation. The problem is, I have an ethnic nose with thick, oily nasal skin. As of right now, I am using Differin but I was wondering if using Accutane would thin out my skin before surgery to help my doctor achieve the best results. For rhinoplasty surgery in my case, would it be more beneficial to start using Accutane before or after my rhinoplasty?

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