I am planning on revision rhiniplasty as soon as possible. I'm in the process of trying to choose my surgeon and then set the date. Of course I would love to hop on a plane and have it next week! But I know it doean't work like that and there is going to be a time lag of a month or two before before the surgery. I get botox for my crows feet and bunny lines (major bunny lines). Do I have to stop my botox treatment before surgery?
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April 4, 2010
Answer: Botulinum Toxin injections prior to rhinoplasty (nose job)
Smoking itself should not make the nasal bones or cartilage move, but it can impair wound healing. For this reason, we strongly advise patients to stop smoking for at least 3 weeks before and after surgery. If you can stay off cigarettes after this time, so much the better. ...
Good question. This is very common after rhinoplasty. The numbness usually goes away within the first year, but sometimes may take a bit longer than that. This is due to the fact that the nose was elevated and some of the sensation to the tip and the areas around it or affected. In time, this...
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At 35 days post-op, what you see is what you get with a 3 mm implant. By now, most of the major swelling is gone and some of the minor residual swelling may still be there. If you think you look like Avatar, the implant may be too high. If that's the case, modifying the implant to lower the...