Minimal Cocaine use after a rhinoplasty. Is there a possible consequences of this?

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Two months after an open rhinoplasty, I did a small line of cocaine at a party. I do not have an issue with drug use. I am just wondering the possible consequences of this. It was one small line and it is never going to happen again. I do not want to go to my doctor unless the chances of this one line ruining my healing process are serious.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Since cocaine is a vasoconstrictor it can severely damage your nose, especially after rhinoplasty.  The lining of the nose is quite fragile and inhaled substances such as cocaine can permanently damage the nose including creating a septal perforation and collapse your nose.  In my practice, we recommend patients are off cocaine for a period of 1 year prior to proceeding.

Sam Rizk, MD · Answer

Snorting cocaine can be very damaging to a nose even when no rhinoplasty has been performed. Thus, the risks of doing it two months after rhinoplasty are very high. While no serious damage might have occurred, it is still very advisable to consult your surgeon and make sure everything is okay. Oftentimes, cocaine use can lead to septal perforation. Do not wait to see your surgeon about this.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Most likey no harm was done if you did cocaine only ONCE.  Do not do this again.  Cocaine is a vasoconstrictive agent and can cause permanent damage to the lining of nose and septum.  This can lead to a septal perforation.  If a septoplasty was done you may be in even greater risk of having problems if you habit continues.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Your question shows you did not consider the dangers of effect on your body and nose. So there is NO way to examine the nose via the internet. This YOU need to be seen by your surgeon...

Paul Silverstein, MD (retired) · Answer

yes, there are serious complications of using cocaine after rhinoplasty, the most serious of which is septal perforation.  That means air communicated between the 2 sides of your nose, and usually creates a whistle sound when you inhale. due the hole that develops in your septum after repeated cocaine use

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