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Andrew J.L. Gear, MD answers: Should Breast lift and augmentation be postponed because of smoking?

I just quit smoking. My Breast lift and Breast implant surgery is in 9 days. Should I postpone my surgery?


Andrew J.L. Gear, MD
1 month ago

Mastopexy augmentation can challenge the blood supply of the breast skin envelope.  Smoking adds to that risk.  How long to wait is an unresolved issue, but to me, the longer the better.

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