Does Smoking and Alcohol Increase Swelling Post Rhinoplasty?

March 26, 2009
Asked By:chrisss22 in silver spring

I had open rhinoplasty surgery about 2 months ago and it looked good until I started partying. Does alcohol consumption or smoking increase inflammation and swelling in and around the tip of the nose?

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March 2, 2018

Answer: Smoking/Alcohol and Rhinoplasty

March 2, 2018

Answer: Smoking/Alcohol and Rhinoplasty

June 1, 2009

Answer: Smoking and drinking not conducive to good healing

June 1, 2009

Answer: Smoking and drinking not conducive to good healing

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