Does nicotine increase the risk of reabsorption?

After reviewing your history, I can see that you have had a failed primary Rhinoplasty.  Since it sounds as if your revision is already planned and will entail extensive cartilage grafting, it is in your best interest to do everything to maximize your recovery.  Since nicotine is a vasoconstrictor and impairs blood flow, it is to be avoided at all costs.  If you can't stop smoking or using nicotine products, you shouldn't have surgery.  

It is best to stop smoking (or any form of nicotine - including patches, nicotine gum, etc) prior to any surgery for optimal healing.  I usually recommend a minimum of 1 month before and 1 month after surgery, but longer is better.  You should discuss this with your surgeon as each surgeon may have different preferences. 

I think the best advice is to avoid nicotine throughout the healing process. Anytime that you introduce something that can potentially decrease vascularity, you need to know that this can affect your result. While there may not be an scientific evidence specifically focusing on the effects that nicotine has on cartilage grafts within the nose, I would avoid it.