Do I need to stop vaping before having a rhinoplasty?

Question

I used to vape for around a year and a half and then I stopped around 3 years ago and I have started vaping again for the past two months. I want to get a rhinoplasty but wanted to know if this will affect anything at all whatsoever related to the rhinoplasty surgery such as the results and healing Thank you

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

That said, we have not seen issues with any of our patients who smoke. Since the nose is a vascular organ, it is different than other plastic surgical procedures, where nicotine use and smoking are a risky proposition. The best advice I could give you is to lose the nicotine habit sooner rather than later. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question It would be best to quit smoking and vaping two weeks in advance. Smoking and vaping can affect healing and cause it to slow down.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best Regards!

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