I have been on accutane for 2 months as a 5'9, 160lb male. I have stopped taking it for 2 weeks now as I want to get plastic surgery in ~3 months. I was at a 30mg dose, which is below the minimum threshold of 0.5mg per kg. I want to get an alarplasty and lower blepharoplasty in one sitting and am wondering if 3 months is enough to wait. I don't want to wait 6 months as it also seems unnecessary, since that's for full large dose accutane treatments not below-minimum doses.
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Answer: Minimizing scarring risk from Accutane during alarplasty and lower blepharoplasty
Hi hoho3319,
It certainly is possible to maintain the appearance of your profile and to simply decrease the width and flare of your nostrils and ala with an alarplasty. However, it's important to be cognizant of the effect this will have on the proportions of your nose. If your nostrils are...
Hi Graceful575324,
Based on your photos, you do appear to be a potential candidate for an alarplasty. While alar base modification in conjunction with rhinoplasty will give you greater potential for reshaping the nostrils, in your case there is enough differential between the width of the...
The asymmetry is normal and trying to fix it can lead a bigger asymmetry. You have to weigh the risk/reward ratio. You have a beautiful nose and the risk of making it worst is there. I would leave it alone.
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Dr. J
