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 ?
July 2, 2014
Answer: Risks of complications with smoking and nicotine during rhinoplasty The blood supply to the nose is not as robust as other areas of the face, and is very sensitive to nicotine. Abstaining from smoking and nicotine containing products before and after surgery is imperative to achieving the optimal results. Most surgeons will recommend smoking cessation 4-6 weeks before and after surgery.
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July 2, 2014
Answer: Risks of complications with smoking and nicotine during rhinoplasty The blood supply to the nose is not as robust as other areas of the face, and is very sensitive to nicotine. Abstaining from smoking and nicotine containing products before and after surgery is imperative to achieving the optimal results. Most surgeons will recommend smoking cessation 4-6 weeks before and after surgery.
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July 2, 2014
Answer: Smoking Before Rhinoplasty When complications occur after plastic surgery, sometimes they are preventable, sometimes they are not. Smoking and/or nicotine use prior to ANY surgery, particularly rhinoplasty can lead to devastating consequencis. Most of the time this is preventable. I would be honest with your surgeon...you can always delay the surgery if its not enough time off of cigarettes. I would quit as soon as possible. In my practice, a month off of nicotine at the least, preferable 3 months if possible.
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July 2, 2014
Answer: Smoking Before Rhinoplasty When complications occur after plastic surgery, sometimes they are preventable, sometimes they are not. Smoking and/or nicotine use prior to ANY surgery, particularly rhinoplasty can lead to devastating consequencis. Most of the time this is preventable. I would be honest with your surgeon...you can always delay the surgery if its not enough time off of cigarettes. I would quit as soon as possible. In my practice, a month off of nicotine at the least, preferable 3 months if possible.
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