Hi, I was just wondering if I have ruined my results by smoking 3 weeks post op. I had an open rhinoplasty and I have smoked about 10-15 cigarettes. Thank you!
Answers (11)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended says:
Hi Saeed,Your doctors wants to place a cushed cartilage graft over the deperessed area and if so yes what he is saying is possible.This will be lasting change as compared to fillers htat has a life up to 6 months to 18 monhts depending upon the type of filler used.I wish you all the best
Dear John, You must ask your doctor this question. Each physician has different protocols. Generally my patients start eating soft food for the first day and the following days after they can eat regular food. Stay away from spiecy food.
Hello and thank you for your question. In general, I
advise my patients to wait 4-6 weeks post-surgery before resuming their normal
exercise routine. Overexertion too soon after surgery may increase swelling and
delay healing time, as well as increase the risk of bleeding. It is best to
start...