I am 17 days post up after having a crooked nose straightened. Can smoking this soon possibly make my nose crooked or cause movement again somehow by the effects of the smoke?
Answer: YES I require that all of our patients avoid smoking, nicotine, vaping, etc. for at least 4 weeks before surgery and urge all patients to avoid them for at least 4 weeks after surgery as well. If a patient cannot avoid smoking for 4 weeks before rhinoplasty, I would not consider him or her for surgery at that time, as nicotine is a powerful vasoconstrictor (squeezes arteries) and limits blood flow, which could lead to loss of skin, delayed healing, and other problems that are inexcusable in elective surgery. Even 17 days postop, I would highly recommend you do not smoke yet to give your nose more time to heal properly. you've come so far to potentially ruin it now.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: YES I require that all of our patients avoid smoking, nicotine, vaping, etc. for at least 4 weeks before surgery and urge all patients to avoid them for at least 4 weeks after surgery as well. If a patient cannot avoid smoking for 4 weeks before rhinoplasty, I would not consider him or her for surgery at that time, as nicotine is a powerful vasoconstrictor (squeezes arteries) and limits blood flow, which could lead to loss of skin, delayed healing, and other problems that are inexcusable in elective surgery. Even 17 days postop, I would highly recommend you do not smoke yet to give your nose more time to heal properly. you've come so far to potentially ruin it now.
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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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July 17, 2017
Answer: General Rhinoplasty Instructions Hello,Thank you for your question. Most doctors advice no smoking at all for four weeks before and after surgery. Smoking delays and interferes with healing. It does not make your nose crooked, but it can delay and interfere how it looks when it heals. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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Answer: General Rhinoplasty Instructions Hello,Thank you for your question. Most doctors advice no smoking at all for four weeks before and after surgery. Smoking delays and interferes with healing. It does not make your nose crooked, but it can delay and interfere how it looks when it heals. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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August 25, 2016
Answer: If you haven't smoked for 17 days after your rhinoplasty, consider quitting. Cigarette smoking is an unhealthy and addictive habit that should be avoided. Using tobacco, however, should not interfere with your nasal healing since your nose has a rich blood supply and should not be significantly affected by the vasoconstrictive properties of nicotine.Wishing you well. Dr Joseph
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Answer: If you haven't smoked for 17 days after your rhinoplasty, consider quitting. Cigarette smoking is an unhealthy and addictive habit that should be avoided. Using tobacco, however, should not interfere with your nasal healing since your nose has a rich blood supply and should not be significantly affected by the vasoconstrictive properties of nicotine.Wishing you well. Dr Joseph
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July 23, 2016
Answer: Smoking after a Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. It is really never a good idea to smoke while you are recovering after surgery. Nicotine causes the blood vessels to constrict which means they decrease in their size and blood flow thorough them drops off. Nicotine can also make the blood clot more easily which can further clog small blood vessels and capillaries. These effects are extremely serious because they decrease the blood supply to the tissues, can result in wounds not healing, and can result in some devastating complications. It is best to not smoke at all while you are recovering. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago
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Answer: Smoking after a Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. It is really never a good idea to smoke while you are recovering after surgery. Nicotine causes the blood vessels to constrict which means they decrease in their size and blood flow thorough them drops off. Nicotine can also make the blood clot more easily which can further clog small blood vessels and capillaries. These effects are extremely serious because they decrease the blood supply to the tissues, can result in wounds not healing, and can result in some devastating complications. It is best to not smoke at all while you are recovering. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago
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