Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.
Thank you for your question. You should absolutely consult with your physician about your smoking habits in order to obtain the most reliable and individualized medical advice. It's best to avoid smoking for at least two weeks prior to rhinoplasty. This applies not only to conventional cigarettes, but also to marijuana. Also make sure to avoid smoking marijuana for at least two weeks after surgery as it may interfere with your healing process. Smoking after surgery may restrict the flow of blood to the healing areas, exacerbate swelling, and prolong recovery. I'd recommend to consult with your plastic surgeon as he or she may have different guidelines for smoking. An in-person exam with a board certified plastic surgeon is always the best way to fully assess your needs and address your concerns. Best of luck!
Unfortunately filler will not be able to lengthen/counter-rotate the tip of the nose. The only safe, reliable way achieve that is by using cartilage grafts (such as: septal extension graft, extended spreader grafts). The positive is that since you are so early from surgery, the tip...
I advise my patients to avoid strenuous exercise for up to one month- including running or lifting heavy weights. Horseback riding is also a jarring activity, however the soft portion of the nose you mention is more flexible. This question should be answered by your surgeon, so give him a call!
Hi Sorry to hear about your disappointment. But more importantly sorry to hear you may have a skin cancer at such a young age! Make sure you see a great MOHS surgeon. That is much more important than the revision rhinoplasty. With cancer removal, MOHS or traditional,...
