1. HOME
  2. /
  3. Q&A
  4. /
  5. RHINOPLASTY QUESTIONS
  6. /
  7. DO DRUGS (AMPHETAMINES)...

Do drugs (amphetamines) use cause necrosis after rhinoplasty?

May 7, 2017
Asked By:sarrau in London, GB

Just curious about this one, I have been told that using amphetamines might result in necrosis. If so, how big is the risk and how long before a rhinoplasty should one stop any? I do not use "street drugs" at all, however I have a legitimate Adderall prescription for ADD (which is made of amphetamines) and I am therefore concerned about potential risks.

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
September 9, 2021

Answer: Adderall

http://www.plasticsurgerysmg.com/procedure/nose-rhinoplasty/
1 person found this helpful
Reza Momeni, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(124)
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
September 9, 2021

Answer: Adderall

1 person found this helpful
Reza Momeni, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(124)
Book a virtual consultation
September 9, 2021

Answer: Amphetamines after surgery for nose

1 person found this helpful
Robert H. Woods, MD
September 9, 2021

Answer: Amphetamines after surgery for nose

1 person found this helpful
Robert H. Woods, MD
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
TAKE OUR TREATMENT FINDER QUIZ

Recommended reading

Rhinoplasty

Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty

  • 90% worth it
  • 19.4k reviews
  • Avg cost: $8,025
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
TAKE OUR TREATMENT FINDER QUIZ
ADVERTISEMENT

Browse related questions

Returning to work with intense walking after rhinoplasty?
Robert H. Woods, MD says:

The first week you are usually bruised, swollen, and have splints. The second week you may be prone to swelling, pain, and worse case a bad nose bleed. Once you get to the third week, this kind of exertion will not have any deleterious effects.

Read 3 Doctor Answers
Is my radix too high? (Photo)
Zachary Farhood, MD says:

Radix height is best evaluated from the profile view; not the frontal view. In men, the radix ideally sits at or above the lid crease. 5 1/2 weeks is quite early to judge the result. Whenever the radix is altered it tends to hold swelling longer.

Read 1 Doctor Answers
Is there ANY way to refund a non surgery payment?
Daniel Bortnick, MD says:

Payment policies vary from surgeon to surgeon. Generally speaking a portion of the fee should be refunded if the surgery is not performed. Non refundable deposits however, should not be refunded, in most cases. In our practice we require a 20% does payment at the time of surgery scheduling and...

Read 4 Doctor Answers
Popular topics
swellingnose tipcartilagebulbous tip2 weeks post-op

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.