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How Long Do You Have to Wait to Smoke Again After Having VASER Lipo?

I am not a chain smoker and I never ever drink. But roommates smoke and our friends do also. Will being around the smoke impact my results? And also, I do smoke sometimes. How long do I have to wait to smoke again? They say 2 weeks, is that okay? Or should it be longer? THANKS so much for your responses. And yes...I already know smoking is awful for you.

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Grand Prairie in Grand Prairie, TX
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Vaser liposelection and smoking

I recommend 2 weeks prior to surgery stop smoking and 2 weeks after surgery. Vaser liposelection can be done under oral sedation, iv sedation or general anesthesia. Usually for larger volumes I use general anesthesia and the anesthesiologist also recommends not smoking for 2 weeks before and after surgery. If you are smoking less than 1/2 a pack a day the resluts should not be greatly impacted but it is better not to smoke as we know the complications are higher in patients that smoke or are... more
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Vaser Lipo

The first two weeks are the most critical. If you can wait for the first 3-4 weeks, this will be better. Thank you for your question and good luck.
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No Smoking

After a VASER liposuction procedure, you will want to discontinue smoking for at least a week.

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