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
Thank you for your question. You would initially need a clinical
examination/consultation to assess the inside and outer structure of your nose.
However, from your photos, it seems like a simple day case procedure and would
cost around the region of £4,000. Just always be sure to research a ...
We can see what you have noticed, and it is possible that the small bump will persist, but we will not know until you are further along. Stay positive as it may work out or just be a minor fix.
It still very hard to tell what's going on in spite of the photos you supply. it almost looks like a pressure mark, from glasses, or a bandage. I suppose it could be the effect of a steroid injection if any was performed. Otherwise it might be just the underlying bone and cartilage showing...