How long after rhinoplasty can you resume using topical retinols (vitamin A)?

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Hello, I use Differin and Granactive Retinol 5% but my doctor told me to not use that after the operation. How long after the procedure can I continue to use retinol?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Funny3183. I have my rhinoplasty patients resume retinol 1 week post operation.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  I typically recommend a 6 week wait post-operatively before applying any abrasive agents to your nasal skin.  Think of surgery as traumatizing your skin from below (internally) -- if an additional "trauma" is applied from an abrasive skin care regimen (externally), the skin viability may be compromised and subsequently the overall healing of the nose would be too...

For more information on rhinoplasty, please refer to my link below.

Good luck.

Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS
Harvard-trained Board Certified Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

I believe it is safe to start Retinol about 2 weeks after rhinoplasty when all incisions are closed and healed sufficiently. It is best to ask your surgeon and his/her staff that same question. Good luck.

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