Is it safe to smoke and use a vapor pen after a Rhino/Septoplasty?

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I had a closed rhinoplasty and septoplasty done exactly three weeks ago. And I'm wondering if it's now safe to use a vaporizer pen? it is similar to smoking hookah but it's like a pen. There are some that are nicotine free, so I have options. I used one briefly today and I'm wondering if this one use will hinder my results, swell, or heal my nose wrong ?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Mclovin569,Since vaporizers are so new, the research on them is lackingWe know that the vapor burns at a much lower temperature than cigarette smoke, so that is betterThe answer to this question is going to be variable for you, you should double check with your surgeon because he/she is ultimately the one treating youNicotine free would be better than with nicotineBest,Nima Shemirani

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

In general, smoking is not good for you, and if you recently had surgery, it is not good for wound healing. Best of luck.

William G. Hart Jr., MD · Answer

I would suggest personally that you not smoke after nasal surgery. It is most likely that your paper pen that doesn't have nicotine may not cause any problems. However the potential risk is there and I would prefer to avoid it given your investment in your procedure. I would certainly recommend that you check with your board-certified plastic surgeon before continuing to smoke.

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