Hi, I'm having a closed rhinoplasty next Thursday. I gave up smoking this week as recommended by my surgeon. However, as a 18 year old male I like my social life and as its currently the holidays I would like to know when it is possible to smoke/drink after surgery. I've heard many differing responses on this. Please can I have your opinions. Also, is it safe to smoke nicotine and tobacco free cigarettes before/after surgery? Finally, when is it safe to have sex after rhinoplasty? Thanks.
Answer: Smoking/Drinking Hello,Thank you for your question. I advice patients absolutely no smoking or alcohol four weeks prior and post surgery. Smoking and alcohol both delay and interfere with the healing process. It is not safe to smoke nicotine and tobacco free cigarettes before and after surgery. I advice patients to wait to engage in intercourse 4-6 weeks post rhinoplasty. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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Answer: Smoking/Drinking Hello,Thank you for your question. I advice patients absolutely no smoking or alcohol four weeks prior and post surgery. Smoking and alcohol both delay and interfere with the healing process. It is not safe to smoke nicotine and tobacco free cigarettes before and after surgery. I advice patients to wait to engage in intercourse 4-6 weeks post rhinoplasty. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Thanks for the question. You should wait 2-3 weeks because your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Thanks for the question. You should wait 2-3 weeks because your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.
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December 17, 2014
Answer: usually 3 weeks but ask your surgeon It's extremely important that patients avoid the use of both tobacco and alcohol before and after surgery since these substances inhibit the recovery process. You should not smoke or drink in the three weeks leading up to the nose job operation and for another three weeks afterward. However, you should ask your surgeon for their advice as they may have different guidelines.
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December 17, 2014
Answer: usually 3 weeks but ask your surgeon It's extremely important that patients avoid the use of both tobacco and alcohol before and after surgery since these substances inhibit the recovery process. You should not smoke or drink in the three weeks leading up to the nose job operation and for another three weeks afterward. However, you should ask your surgeon for their advice as they may have different guidelines.
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April 3, 2012
Answer: Smoking, drinking, sex, and surgery
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April 3, 2012
Answer: Smoking, drinking, sex, and surgery
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November 14, 2014
Answer: Listen to your Surgeon's direction for best Rhioplasty results
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November 14, 2014
Answer: Listen to your Surgeon's direction for best Rhioplasty results
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