An ex smoker for a month now, I have been exposed to 2 hours of second hand smoke & my Breast Reduction surgery is in 10 days. I read how dangerous it can be for healing. What can I do now? Should I postpone my surgery?
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July 31, 2014
Answer: Is it OK to be exposed to second hand smoke 10 days before breast reduction surgery?
Great question. The only reason to sleep slightly elevated after breast reduction is to minimize swelling a bit faster. However, if you completely sleep on your back instead of elevated it's not a big deal. Your breasts may remain slightly more swollen when healing for a few days, but otherwise...
Keep the sun away from scars is your best bet. Scars behave differently in different people and can become too dark permanently (hyperpigmentation or dyschromia) if exposed to the sun. Better to spray tan if you want to hide it. Definitely use a strong SPF (>30) sunscreen on it even though it...