I had reconstructive nose surgery(re-brake of nose and fixed deviated septum no tip work done) 3 weeks ago. I smoked marijuana 2 weeks after surgery 3 or 4 times. I have swollen turbinates and was wondering if smoking will make them worse. Almost like a very stiff feeling. Please Help!
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August 7, 2017
Answer: Smoking marijuana before and after rhinoplasty
I would not focus on being a 7, 8, 9, or 10 on an attractiveness scale. That is extremely subjective and not worth your time, as you will never be happy with the outcome. Rhinoplasty is my favorite operation because it can have such a profound impact on a person's self esteem and confidence, and...
Most surgeons will advise you not to wear glasses or sunglasses after having a rhinoplasty for six weeks after your surgery. This applies when surgery is performed where the hump is taken down and the bones fractured (osteotomies) as you had. 18 weeks after your rhinoplasty, most surgeons would...
If your rhinoplasty was 1 month ago you should be able to clean away the scabs that you describe without causing any damage. The safest approach would be to see your surgeon who could do this for you. If you can't get in to him or her, place some wet gauze over the scabbed area and let it sit...