I will be undergoing a nasal reconstruction which entails extensive grafting. Coastal cartilage for the top of the bony base, and ear and septal for the middle vault, and ear for the lower lateral crura. Does nicotine use increase the risk of reabsorption? I am in my early thirties and physically fit. I have only had one primary rhinoplasty. The vascularity of my nose is relatively good.
April 6, 2017
Answer: Stop smoking Nicotine will do you no favors when it comes to surgery. I encourage patients to stop 4-6 weeks before surgery and at least one month (or forever) after. Maybe now is as good a reason as ever to give it up.Best of luck,
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April 6, 2017
Answer: Stop smoking Nicotine will do you no favors when it comes to surgery. I encourage patients to stop 4-6 weeks before surgery and at least one month (or forever) after. Maybe now is as good a reason as ever to give it up.Best of luck,
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April 6, 2017
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty Revision rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult of all aesthetic procedures. Proceeding with a revision surgery absolutely requires that all variables are accounted for. There is credible evidence that nicotine (in any form) increases wound healing problems through multiple pathways. Any of the pathways may influence the long-term survival of cartilage grafts and ultimate aesthetic result. It is imperative that you do not proceed with any procedure until you have achieved sustained nicotine cessation. It is always better for a patient to have no procedure at all, rather than a procedure performed before modifications of potential risk factors. It is important that you personally consult with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon, who specializes in rhinoplasty
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April 6, 2017
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty Revision rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult of all aesthetic procedures. Proceeding with a revision surgery absolutely requires that all variables are accounted for. There is credible evidence that nicotine (in any form) increases wound healing problems through multiple pathways. Any of the pathways may influence the long-term survival of cartilage grafts and ultimate aesthetic result. It is imperative that you do not proceed with any procedure until you have achieved sustained nicotine cessation. It is always better for a patient to have no procedure at all, rather than a procedure performed before modifications of potential risk factors. It is important that you personally consult with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon, who specializes in rhinoplasty
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