Had rib cartilage cheekbone implants, not allowed to smoke as could cause them to resorb. i sniffed a scented candle few times today whilst lit to try and smell the scent then blew it out so unfortunately more smoke went in my nose.could this resorb?

No: Occasional smoke exposure does not cause any harm or resorption. It requires a prolonged exposure like smoking to do so.

Mean,Mean Nicotine: I'd bet what they're worried about is the effect of the nicotine in tobacco. It constricts small blood vessels, which restricts blood flow & thereby slows healing. Without the proper nourishment the new tissue would start to die & the healing process would turn into a clean-up operation. A few whiffs of candle smoke won't hurt; even a few whiffs of tobacco smoke,so don't worry; just avoid nicotine