How Long After Rhinoplasty Can I Smoke Marijuana?

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My rhinoplasty is today and I was wondering how long can I smoke after Rhinoplasty? I'm not a heavy smoker at ALL.

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

It’s important that patients stop smoking both cigarettes and marijuana for at least two weeks prior to rhinoplasty surgery. They should also avoid smoking for at least two weeks following surgery as well.
                Since marijuana doesn’t contain nicotine, it doesn’t cause the significant vasoconstriction that cigarette smoking causes. Despite this, smoking marijuana can have a negative impact upon breathing and airway function. For these reasons, it’s important to discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon before undergoing rhinoplasty surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Tobacco or nicotine is not advised before and after any elective surgical procedure since nicotine is a vasoconstrictor that can decrease blood flow, and impair wound healing. Marijuana may not have vasoconstrictive properties, but smoking or vaping anything is irritating to both the lungs and the nose. Consider abstinence for a month. Thank you. Dr Joseph

David Mattos, MD · Answer

I ask my patients not to smoke cigarettes, vape, or smoke marijuana for 4 weeks before and after surgery. Doing so can affect the outcome of the surgery, such as the wound healing of the laceration. For an elective cosmetic procedure, we want to make sure everything possible is done to maximize the outcome. You've come so far, don't give up now!
-Dr. David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It's best to avoid smoking for at least two weeks prior to rhinoplasty. This applies not only to conventional cigarettes, but also to marijuana. Also make sure to avoid smoking marijuana for at least two weeks after surgery as it may interfere with your healing process. Smoking after surgery may restrict the flow of blood to the healing areas, exacerbate swelling, and prolong recovery.  I'd recommend to consult with your plastic surgeon as he or she may have different guidelines for smoking. 
An in-person exam with a board certified plastic surgeon is always the best way to fully assess your needs and address your concerns. Best of luck!

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Ensure that you are breathing normally prior to even considering using marijuana.  It will be at least 3 - 4 weeks depending on how you heal.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

The smoke from marijuana is probably a bit stronger than regular cigarettes. I think you should wait until you nasal breathing is normal

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

You say you're not a heavy smoker, but you're askinking when you can resume smoking marijuana before you have recovered from anesthesia after rhinoplasty. Smoking should not compromise your final result, but will delay healing secondary to nasal and pulmonary irritation. I suggest you wait 3-4 weeks.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

I have performed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and IMHO, the absolute worse thing to smoke after a Rhinoplasty is marijuana. The smoke contains irritant that prolong nasal swelling and increase nasal scar tissue. I have seen this happen and will not take any Rhinoplasty patients if I know they'll smoke for a year after the Rhinoplasty...after that...doubt it has much effect. Be very careful.

Jon Sattler, MD (retired) · Answer

Forget about it!!! Your lungs have just had general anasthesia or if it was local anasthesia your body has just had a physical insult. Your lungs do not need inhaled cannibis on top of it! Cannibis causes bronchitis when inhaled. If you want  to try to relax grab an edible; cookies, candy, tinctures, etc. NOT inhaled. And remember it is an illegal drug unless you are a member of a California dispensary.

	Enjoy.
	 

	I hope that this is helpful for you . Jon Sattler, MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Glendora, California.

How Long After Rhinoplasty Can I Smoke Marijuana?

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