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I'm Getting a Breast Reduction, Will I Be Okay with Smoking?

My doctor told me to stop about 6 weeks before hand. Well I have a young son and new husband so I've lost track of time. My surgery is 3 weeks away. I'm afraid my doctor will cancel my surgery if I ask him,and I would have to pay a huge fee that I cant afford. But I'm 18, and I haven't even been smoking for a year. I'm healthy, I just have extremely large breasts.

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Smoking and Breast Reduction?

It will be in your best interest to be honest with your plastic surgeon; I would not suggest that you undergo the procedure unless you have the nicotine free for at least one month prior to the surgery. I would agree with other respondents that it is absolutely not worth the risk. Best wishes.

Breast Reduction and smoking.

Smoking and surgery do not mix. There are some operations that are particularly sensitive to smoking, one of which is the breast reduction surgery Not only does it increase the risk of wound healing issues, more importantly, is the risk of decreased nipple viability. In my training, I performed more breast reductions than any other surgery and the effect that smoke has on the lift of the nipple and the skin flaps is significantly increased. Smoke can kill the nipple... more

Smoking and Breast Reduction, bad combo

Every patient that has smoked up till a breast reduction and not told me has suffered fro major skin complications due to the smoking. If you continue to smoke I will tell you that there is a 100% chance that you will have major wound healing issues, Stop today!

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Stop Smoking Before Breast Reduction

You and your surgeon may become new best friends if you do not stop smoking before your reduction surgery. If you have large areas of tissue loss due to necrosis from smoking (which can occur from a single cigarette), you are going to be seeing your surgeon frequently for weeks to months. It simply is not worth the risk.

Stp smoking now!

You must remember that the longer you stop smoking before surgery, the lower the risk of wound healing problems. I advise patients to stop 3-4 weeks in advance so you should be fine. Good luck with your surgery.

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In regards to smoking as long as you do not smoke for the next 3 weeks you should be okay. I would definitely double check with your plastic surgeon. smoking can complicate your incision. Telling your plastic surgeon would be your best option

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