I just had rhinoplasty and would like up know whether it is safe to use poppers after 3 months or not. What about in 6 months?

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Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Rhino 1551,Poppers are not a good idea at any time, certainly rhinoplasty surgeons will not tell you that it is okay to use them.  As with any potentially dangerous recreational drug, use at your own risk, better yet, "Just Say No!"What are poppers?“Poppers” is the popular name for various alkyl nitrites, including isobutyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, and amyl nitrite.Doctors used to prescribe amyl nitrite for heart patients in capsules that were broken or “popped” to release vapors. Amyl nitrite is made and sold illegally, but most poppers are isobutyl nitrite or butyl nitrite sold in small brown bottles as “video head cleaner,” “room deodorizer,” or “leather cleaner.”The exact contents of these products are not known, and they are not safety tested.What are the effects of poppers?Poppers are used by sniffing the vapors from an open bottle. The effects are felt within a few seconds and last for 1-2 minutes.Poppers cause muscles around blood vessels to relax, making your heart speed up to pump more blood. Oxygen-rich blood reaching the brain produces a “rush” sensation.Because poppers cause muscles in the anus and vagina to relax, they are often used during sex.Be carefulIf swallowed call 911 or Poison Contol.Contact with the skin causes irritation and rashes. Extensive use can damage the nose and lungs.Some people experience headaches, sensations of spinning or falling, and loss of erection.Poppers are highly flammable. Keep away from cigarettes, candles, and lighters.Studies show that poppers reduce the functioning of the immune system for several days after use.Because poppers cause blood vessels to open, it is easier to get an infection, including sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV.Poppers pose extra risks for people who are pregnant or have suppressed immune systems, heart problems, anemia, low or high blood pressure, or a history of cerebral hemorrhaging.Combining poppers with stimulants like speed and cocaine increases risks. Combining poppers and Viagra is dangerous because both cause blood pressure to drop.Poppers can affect your judgment. If you are planning on being intimate, put on a condom before you use them.To prevent spilling and evaporation, pour a small amount in a separate bottle filled with cotton and store tightly sealed in a refrigerator or freezer.Possession of amyl nitrite without a doctor’s prescription is illegal. Federal law bans the manufacture and distribution of butyl nitrite and related substances, although these provisions have not been enforced.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

If you are referring to the poppers which are a recreational inhalant, you will not get the okay from any doctor to use them.

Paul E. Goco, MD · Answer

Rhino1551, Please educate me on your term "poppers,"  they may be more common in LA than in Nashville.  In doubt, please ask your surgeon.  Good luck.

Robert Kotler, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Rhino1551 in Los Angeles:

I remember many years ago I was taking care of a
celebrity who, despite warnings, took poppers and caused himself immense
problems due to bleeding.  Poppers cause
a marked rise in blood pressure and that is what causes bleeding.  Have you asked your surgeon? You should.  The surgeon can give you his view of it.  My answer and the answer of other specialists
who choose to answer your question here on Realself should be headed.

Why take a chance?

Best wishes,

Robert
Kotler, MD, FACS

Over
4,500 nasal procedures performed

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Not sure what a popper is? Usually, the nose is stable after 3 months from a structural standpoint. Please explain what a popper is for more accurate advice.

I just had rhinoplasty and would like up know whether it is safe to use poppers after 3 months or not. What about in 6 months?

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I just had rhinoplasty and would like up know whether it is safe to use poppers after 3 months or not. What about in 6 months?

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Answer: Poppers may cause you big problems after rhinoplasty.

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