How long shall I wait to have my septoplasty or rhinoplasty if I stopped my Accutane treatment now?

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I have recently started my accutane treatment. I first took 1 * 40mg pill per week for a couple of weeks then took 8 * 40 mg pills day after day ( I am 78 kg). Now I am intending to do a septoplasty. If I stopped my treatment now, how long should I wait to do the surgery?

Joseph Mlakar, MD · Answer

Since Accutane can affect post operative healing and scarring, most doctors recommend stopping  Accutane and waiting for 6 to 12 months prior to undergoing cosmetic surgery, or non-essential elective surgery, such as septoplasty.  But the science is not clear, and wait intervals are suggestions only.  Good luck !

James Shire, MD · Answer

Most facial plastic surgery practices require the patient to be off accutane for at least one year. This can vary depending on your dermatologist and your surgeon recommendation. Please dicsuss this with both of them.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is probably best to wait several months after being off Accutane to undergo a septoplasty /rhinoplasty to insure optimum healing after the procedures.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

There is not exact proven time period for the cessation of Accutane before any type of nasal  surgery but six months would be the minimum time period to wait after stopping it.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is usually recommended to wait about one year from when you stop. Accutane can impact healing.   Best of luck.

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