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Accutane suppresses the pilosebaceous units in the skin. These units are a key ingredient in the healing of the skin and nose. I would not suggest taking this medication until you are well healed from the rhinoplasty surgery. I would not recommend taking it 3 weeks after surgery. I hope this helps.
You should ask your surgeon about this.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA...................................
This is a question that is best addressed to your plastic surgeon. Accutane can cause wound healing problems. I want my patents off if this medication for 1 year prior to surgery.
Accutane is known to cause delayed wound healing. I would clear it with your doctor. Probably better off waiting at least 6 weeks.
Hello,It is still very early in your healing process to say that this is going to be how your nose heals. It usually takes 1-3 years for the swelling to fully go down after a rhinoplasty. The tip takes the longest time to heal and mold to the new framework because it is the thickest skin of t...
I would contact your surgeon about these concerns, because all surgeons have different recommendations.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Bruising is an individual matter and the fact that you do not have any bruising does not mean that the rhinoplaty objectives were not accomplished. There are a variety of factors that cause excessive bruising and there are many ways to reduce the swelling and bruising. Your surgeon may have used...
Thank you for your inquiry! It seems that you are a good candidate for a conservative rhinoplasty with an internal approach providing you with the look you fancy. However, without a physical examination it is not possible to provide you with specific details. I highly recommend that you...
Thank you for your inquiry! It seems that you are a good candidate for a corrective rhinoplasty that will provide you with the nose you fancy while keeping its look natural and complementing your facial features. As a big picture, your nostrils and tip will be addressed and the bridge will be...
It is important to understand that every person's face has some degree of asymmetry. The right side of the face may be bigger or heavier than the left side. Having said that, a natural nose can have some asymmetry as well. A rhinoplasty should be able to make a great improvement in straightening...
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