Do we really need to stop smoking after a nose job?

Yes, for good reason: After any surgery, healing is superior in people who do not smoke! in fact, it is beneficial to stop smoking well before your surgery. Cosmetic surgery is likely not covered by your insurance, so why take a chance that your results will be less than perfect? Additionally, you know that when you can stop smoking for good, your overall health will be better; you'll live longer - and want to!

Yes: If you have had plastic surgey for your nose and you continue to smoke , you will heal more slowly and smoking is associated with facial wrinkles.

Yes: Nicotine constricts blood vessels and adversely effects healing and smoke is an irritant to your respiratory tract!

Rhinoplasty: It is imperative you follow your surgeon's postop instructions. Smoking impairs healing.

Yes : yes, the tissues are fragile, the incision is fresh. Smoking decreases blood flow impairing healing. If you wish for a good result and want to minimize the chance for complications, you need to follow the instructions. Medical advice isn't dispensed willy nilly. There are reasons for the instructions you are given.