Could little time between Accutane & rib grafting cause complications?

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I am having a revision rhinoplasty with rib grafting in the near future. I'm currently off Accutane and deciding on when would be best to have the operation. My doctor says I can do it after being off Accutane for 1 month. I've heard doing this can be beneficial with thick-skinned patients. Will having such little time in between cause rib morphing or other complications?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I don't think the accutane will interfere with the rhinoplasty after you're off it for a month. The main issue with accutane is that it dries the skin. After being off it for a month that should not be a problem

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @DerekR! I recommend that my rhinoplasty patients are off of Accutane for 6 months prior to surgery to prevent delayed would healing. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Cem Altindag, MD · Answer

Hi Derek,You should wait at least six months due to some side effects (primarily: skin) of your treatment. It is ideal, to me. If you decide for revision surgery, risks are higher. Regards. OprDr. Cem Altindag The Nose Clinic Istanbul TR

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