I've quit smoking because I want a nose job really badly & for my health of course but I quit w/the hell of Nicorette gum, which I am now chewing often. Can this effect the outcome of nasal surgery or increase any risks associated with it?
October 6, 2015
Answer: It is safest to stop all nicotine... Since nicotine in any form, whether it be cigarettes or gum, can cause constriction of the blood vessels and inhibit proper healing, it is best to stop everything two weeks before surgery if possible. It is not an absolute contraindication, however, as the plane of dissection in rhinoplasty is typically an avascular one, which means that not many blood vessels are divided. Be sure to discuss this with your surgeon so he/she is aware and advises you properly.
Helpful
October 6, 2015
Answer: It is safest to stop all nicotine... Since nicotine in any form, whether it be cigarettes or gum, can cause constriction of the blood vessels and inhibit proper healing, it is best to stop everything two weeks before surgery if possible. It is not an absolute contraindication, however, as the plane of dissection in rhinoplasty is typically an avascular one, which means that not many blood vessels are divided. Be sure to discuss this with your surgeon so he/she is aware and advises you properly.
Helpful
October 4, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty and smoking This is a terrible combination for surgical outcomes. I would seriously avoid smoking and rhinoplasty. The risk for skin loss is significant. Unfortunately nicotine gum causes many of the same physiologic changes as the cigarettes.
Helpful
October 4, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty and smoking This is a terrible combination for surgical outcomes. I would seriously avoid smoking and rhinoplasty. The risk for skin loss is significant. Unfortunately nicotine gum causes many of the same physiologic changes as the cigarettes.
Helpful
