Antidepressants and Rhinoplasty bone healing?

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I have read some researchs about ssri group antidepressants would inhibit osteoblasts and therefore have negative impact on general bone healing process , making healed bone even weaker. İs it safe to use them during rhinoplasty healing process? How does it take to heal bones in rhinoplasty?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

If it does affect osteoblasts it’s effect must be quite insignificant. I’ve performed many rhinoplasties and I’m sure several of the patients were on antidepressants. I’ve never had a problem nor was I even aware of this Issue. So I wouldn’t worry about it.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question i would recommend operation using the latest Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty device Piezo®: 
In traditional Rhinoplasty, surgical instruments known as rasps and osteotomies (hammer and chisel) are used to reshape the nasal bones by removing the hump and/or narrowing the nasal bone width. These tools are relatively imprecise and their use can lead to contour irregularities, etc. if not used in the proper manner. Recently, a technology that uses sound waves has been developed to contour nasal bones in a precise and far less traumatic way when compared to traditional techniques. Ultrasonic, or Piezo, Rhinoplasty is now the most advanced technology available for minimally traumatic nasal bone reshaping and hump removal during Rhinoplasty. There will be hardly any bruising and swelling which will make the recovery period a lot easier for the patient.

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