I was offered the option to start low dose accutane to control my oil and keep acne minimal. I'm scheduled to have Asian rhinoplasty soon and was wondering how long I need to wait before taking Accutane. Will it cause my cartilage/fascia implant to change shape?
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Any time cartilage grafts are used there can be a risk of warping, however it is highly dependent on what is used, the way it is processed and the technique used during the operation. Different techniques can be used to minimize this risk such as using diced cartilage for dorsal augmentation as...
Using tissue from your own body will create the most permanent results in the safest manner. The biggest risk with silicone implant long-term is the risk of extrusion through the skin. Since Silicone is a synthetic material it will never become incorporated as a living part of the nose as you...
Although you can rasp down the bones on the nasal sidewalls, this is unlikely to give you significant narrowing or your nose. You share a common characteristic to many Asian patients who have very flat and wide nasal bones.
I find that Asian patients rarely need osteotomies of...
