I am a 28 male, 6'1, 190lbs. I just completed a 5 month cycle of Accutane 40mg/60mg/80mg/80mg/80mg. How long do I have to wait to have Revision Rhinoplasty including nostril revision due to Alarplasty complications after my first Rhinoplasty over 2 years ago. I have met with 3 Plastic Surgeons and they have all said that they would perform surgery after 1 Month off Accutane, while the Dermatologist is 'recommending' 6 months. I want to have surgery ASAP. What do you think?
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty and Accutane Accutane can have a negative effect on healing of the surgical wound. Traditionally people have been advised to stay off of this medication for 6-12 months before undergoing elective surgery. Some recent data suggests that such lengthy abstinence might not be necessary. However, if you are considering a revision rhinoplasty that requires alarplasty (with the potential of noticeable unsightly scarring which is difficult to correct) I would err on the cautious side.
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Answer: Revision rhinoplasty and Accutane Accutane can have a negative effect on healing of the surgical wound. Traditionally people have been advised to stay off of this medication for 6-12 months before undergoing elective surgery. Some recent data suggests that such lengthy abstinence might not be necessary. However, if you are considering a revision rhinoplasty that requires alarplasty (with the potential of noticeable unsightly scarring which is difficult to correct) I would err on the cautious side.
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Answer: Accutane and rhinopasty Hello and thank you for your question. Low dose Accutane is very safe too remain on during and after rhinoplasty. You can resume it immediately after surgery. It actually helps reduce swelling after rhinoplasty and is very safe. It is only in other larger surgeries such as a tummy tuck you need to wait 6 months. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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Answer: Accutane and rhinopasty Hello and thank you for your question. Low dose Accutane is very safe too remain on during and after rhinoplasty. You can resume it immediately after surgery. It actually helps reduce swelling after rhinoplasty and is very safe. It is only in other larger surgeries such as a tummy tuck you need to wait 6 months. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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August 10, 2017
Answer: Accutane and rhinoplasty surgery Thanks for sharing the questions! This is a common concern in patients considering rhinoplasty and other facial aesthetic surgery. As a general "rule of thumb", I recommend waiting 6 months. For some cases, such as skin resurfacing, lasers, and deep chemical peels, I recommend waiting a full year. Although, in some cases I wait longer. Accutane, and other medications, interfere with the skin's healing process. Incisional healing is highly dependent on the sebaceous glands, and cells contained within, for healing. These cells are inhibited by Accutane. For procedures that depend highly on the postoperative appearance of the incision (especially alarplasty!), it is best to wait at least six months. I hope you find this helpful. Thanks again for sharing. Good luck!
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August 10, 2017
Answer: Accutane and rhinoplasty surgery Thanks for sharing the questions! This is a common concern in patients considering rhinoplasty and other facial aesthetic surgery. As a general "rule of thumb", I recommend waiting 6 months. For some cases, such as skin resurfacing, lasers, and deep chemical peels, I recommend waiting a full year. Although, in some cases I wait longer. Accutane, and other medications, interfere with the skin's healing process. Incisional healing is highly dependent on the sebaceous glands, and cells contained within, for healing. These cells are inhibited by Accutane. For procedures that depend highly on the postoperative appearance of the incision (especially alarplasty!), it is best to wait at least six months. I hope you find this helpful. Thanks again for sharing. Good luck!
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August 7, 2017
Answer: Accutane and Rhinoplasty Conventional wisdom has traditionally recommends waiting for a patient to be off Accutane at least six months. More recent evidence suggests that it is safe to go off low dose Accutane 1-2 weeks prior to rhinoplasty and resume 1-2 weeks post-operative. This should be coordinated between the surgeon and the prescribing dermatologist.
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August 7, 2017
Answer: Accutane and Rhinoplasty Conventional wisdom has traditionally recommends waiting for a patient to be off Accutane at least six months. More recent evidence suggests that it is safe to go off low dose Accutane 1-2 weeks prior to rhinoplasty and resume 1-2 weeks post-operative. This should be coordinated between the surgeon and the prescribing dermatologist.
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April 1, 2017
Answer: Accutane may have some unpredictable effects on your healing Thanks for your question. I would recommend that you remain off of Accutane for as long as your prescribing physician recommends. This is a medication typically prescribed mainly by dermatologists. It can have some profound effects on healing.
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April 1, 2017
Answer: Accutane may have some unpredictable effects on your healing Thanks for your question. I would recommend that you remain off of Accutane for as long as your prescribing physician recommends. This is a medication typically prescribed mainly by dermatologists. It can have some profound effects on healing.
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