I finished a 6 month course of Accutane about 3 weeks ago and began using Retin-A last week for maintenance. I am scheduled for a rhinoplasty/septoplasty in a little over a week and would like to know if and when I should stop using Retin-A prior to the procedure, and resume after?
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August 13, 2015
Answer: No Elective Surgery for 9 to 12 Months After Accutane Treatment
Hello Amin,
Did you ask the doctor to make your nostrils smaller? They look symmetric and yes, give it time for swelling on the inside and outside to resolve, and I think you'll be fine. Discuss this with your doctor and if still having problems, it can be reversed...
There are some very good rhinoplasty surgeons in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Make certain that you see someone where the majority of their practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgery. Once you have identified that individual you should have a consultation wi...
It is best to get off all herbal supplements for at least two weeks prior to any kind of elective cosmetic surgery. Many of the herbal supplements interfere with both anesthesia and the normal healing process and it is best to just stay off of them.
