Smoking before Rhinoplasty - Is quitting 3 week before enough time?

June 30, 2014
Asked By:rollo in Surrey, ND

Hello, Im planning on having my rhinoplasty in about 3 weeks and i was wonder if thats enough time to quit before getting the surgery. I dont smoke everyday, I only smoke when I'm drinking and the last time I did was a week ago. and before that was a month ago. I dont know how often someone smokes matter or not but is 3 weeks ok before getting rhinoplasty ?

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July 9, 2014

Answer: Typically, I advise my patients to stop smoking at least one-two months prior to undergoing a nose job.

Sam Rizk, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 9, 2014

Answer: Typically, I advise my patients to stop smoking at least one-two months prior to undergoing a nose job.

Sam Rizk, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 7, 2014

Answer: Avoid smoking prior to surgery

Thomas Buonassisi, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 7, 2014

Answer: Avoid smoking prior to surgery

Thomas Buonassisi, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 3, 2014

Answer: Cessation of smoking three weeks before rhinoplasty is sufficient.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 3, 2014

Answer: Cessation of smoking three weeks before rhinoplasty is sufficient.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 2, 2014

Answer: Risks of complications with smoking and nicotine during rhinoplasty

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 2, 2014

Answer: Risks of complications with smoking and nicotine during rhinoplasty

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July 2, 2014

Answer: Smoking Before Rhinoplasty

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Answer: Smoking Before Rhinoplasty

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