I smoked 4 days after my rhinoplasty. Will this affect my results?

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i smoked 3 cigarettes in the fourth day & one cigarette this morning (the fifth day) will this affect my results?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. You should wait 2-3 weeks because your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.

Jill Hessler, MD · Answer

Smoking can delay healing and cause it to take longer for the mucosa and tissues to heal. It is best to stop smoking for at least one month prior to your surgery and one month after your procedure at a minimum.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

xxl3,
smoking can be harmful, especially this early in postoperative recovery. 
You should visit your plastic surgeon and get some answers. 
I hope this was helpful,
Dr. Daniel BarrettPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryBeverly Hills, CA

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Smoking can prevent your tissues from mending. Specifically for rhinoplasty it can affect the tip cartilages from healing and descending down among many other complications. What you can do now is to completely stop and hopefully there will be no long term consequences. An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and provide true medical advice.

I smoked 4 days after my rhinoplasty. Will this affect my results?

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