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How Long Between Smoking and MOM?

I've saved up, lost almost all of the weight and am researching who will be my PS for a mommy makeover. Unfortunately I have fallen back to a weakness.........smoking. I understand you MUST be a non smoker in order to go through such an involved surgery. I am excited to quit and honestly this surgery is giving me the will power to finally be able to do it. My question is how long do I have to be an ex-smoker before I would be an eligible candidate for a full TT, lipo, & breast aug.? BTW-age 34

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No Smoking or Nicotine 8 weeks before Mommy Makeover

Thank you for your question. Smoking can reduce the amount of blood flowing to your skin and create very serious complications after a Mommy Makeover. Some studies have shown that 5 weeks abstinence is adequate however the Mommy Makeover creates unique and serious stress on the blood flow to your tummy and breasts after surgery. I recommend waiting 8 weeks after complete cessation of smoking and abstinence from Nicotine. This includes Nicotine patches and gum. I also do a blood... more

Smoking and surgery

Congratulations on your weight loss! Now that you've lost the weight and saved up your money, the last thing you want is a complication after surgery! Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and it will greatly decrease your chance of a complication after surgery. Tobacco smoke has been proven to interfere with wound healing and increase your chance of a capsular contracture. So it is best to quit smoking for at least 4 weeks before surgery. Good luck! more

Surgery and the Effects of Smoking

It is critical to stop smoking prior to surgery. For my patients I require a minimum of 2 weeks before and two weeks after, but the longer the better.Smoking increases inflammation which in turn increases the risk of numerous complications such as; pneumonia, cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke and infection to name a few. If you have quit for a month perhaps you can make it permanent and enjoy a healthy new body! Good luck! see video

Quit smoking before surgery. / Deje de fumar antes de la cirugia

Quit smoking is probable the most beneficial thing you can do prior to surgery to help prevent complications. Obviously the further before surgery to best. But in my experience the most important thing is not to cheat!! Even one cigarette after surgery can destroy all the surgeon's hard work and be a big financial drain for you. This goes for marijuana as well. Remember that smoking ages you and is extremely harmful for your children. Good luck with... more

Smoking and cosmetic surgery

I tell my patients to stop smoking 2 weeks before and after a mommy makeover. However, with a history of smoking your risks of wound healing complications is higher. see video

Stop smoking for at least four weeks before a mommy makeover

You should be off all nicotine and tobacco related products for at least four weeks before having a mommy makeover procedure. The longer you can stop smoking before (and after) surgery, the lower your risk of wound healing complications. Each plastic surgeon has his or her own guidelines, but most would recommend about four weeks of no smoking before surgery. Please discuss this in detail with your plastic surgeon at the time of your consultation. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno more

How Long Should I Quit Smoking?

Dear ReadyForReset, While there is no hard or fast rules about this, as you can see by the variety of answers, most of us would recommend stopping smoking at least 2-4 weeks before surgery and at least 4 weeks after surgery. This includes ALL nicotine products. By stopping smoking you will reduce, but not eliminate, your risks of diminished blood supply, infection and pneumonia to mention a few. Once you've stopped smoking for 6-8 weeks you should well on your way to quitting... more

A minimum of three weeks before surgery

One must completely stop smoking a minimum of three weeks prior to the procedures you desire. In addition, nicotine substitutes in any form such as patches or gum cannot be used as an aid to quitting. It is the nicotine in the cigarette itself that is the main cause of problems after surgery.

How Long Between Smoking and MOM?

Of course we would like you to quit smoking and not resume, in our practice we ask you to quit smoking thirty days prior to surgery.

SMOKING AND A MOMMY MAKEOVER

This has been answered by many doctors already but I wanted to stress how important it is to quit smoking before any major procedure, especially a cosmetic one! It sounds like you have worked really hard to lose weight- congratulations! Now, you HAVE to quit smoking at LEAST 6 weeks before the surgery. You've come this far-you deserve a beautiful result and this can only happen if you quit. Best of luck!

Mommy makeover question

I agree with most other comments listed. A month before is my usual plan for my patients. Good Luck!

One month minimum no smoking before and after these elective cosmetic plastic surgery procedures

One month minimum no smoking before and after these elective cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. I hope this helps.

Smoking and Aesthetic Surgery

I typically like my clients to cease smoking 8 weeks prior to the planned procedure. Our office reserves the right to test nicotine levels prior to surgery if there is any doubt. Smoking hinders the circulation and may play a role in incision brakedown. Additionally, smoking decreases the lungs' effectiveness to clear mucous which can be somewhat problematic after surgery. There obviously is NO SMOKING during the recovery period. Dr. ES more

Smoking cessation

Congratulations on kicking the habit! Every plastic surgeon has their own protocol for smoking cessation. I generally recommend no tobacco/cigarettes for 4-6 weeks before surgery and definitely no smoking after your procedure. This also includes 2nd hand smoke as well. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to learn more about your MOM options! Best of luck. Dr. Basu Houston, TX

Time between smoking and mommy makeover

There is really no hard rule. The longer the period the better. Three to four weeks is commonly requested. And you should also refrain from smoking after surgery. I must stress here that stopping smoking few weeks before surgery does not completely eliminates all the risks.

Smoking and surgery

Thanks for the question. As you know smoking can constrict blood supply and can contribute to healing problems, infection and even pulmonary complications after surgery such as bronchitis or pneumonia. I usually recommend that my patients stop smoking at least three weeks prior to surgery if not sooner, and hopefully about 50 years afterwards...but at least 6 weeks. Best wishes.

Smoking and MOM

The length of time to stop smoking prior to surgery will vary based on the surgeon's preferences and other health factors that you may have. Typically it is 2 - 6 weeks prior to surgery with the idea being that the longer the better.

How Long Between Smoking and MOM?

My preference is at least two weeks away from nicotine in any form, and longer is better. The same is true for the postoperative period. And BTW, you are much healthier being heavy than thin and smoking!!

Nicotine and mommy makeover

I would reccomend you quit four weeks before and at least three-four weeks after. Good luck with your surgery.

Smoking and surgery

You must stop smoking for atleast 4 weeks before surgery and 4 weeks after surgery. that include no nicotine supplements, patch, gum etc. and no second hand smoking

Smoking and Mommy Makeover Surgery

Thank you for your question. I normally suggest that patients be nicotine free for 4-6 weeks prior to tummy tuck surgery. The longer the better. Ideally, you will stop smoking to have surgery and go through the recovery process and then hopefully NOT go back to smoking afterwards. Best wishes.

Smoking is a definite problem for a mommy makeover

The breast surgery is not a big concern, however smoking and tummy tuck, a common part of a mommy make over is asking for trouble. We would suggest three weeks off, but the longer the better.

Smoking and Mommy Makeovers

My partners and I recommend a minimum of no smoking for 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after surgery.Obviously, however, the longer you are a nonsmoker the safer you will be.50%of smokers have wound healing problems after a tummy tuck - ranging from "scabby" healing of the incision to significant skin necrosis taking 2-3months to heal. The BEST thing you can do is to not smoke another one - EVER !

Mommy Makeover is safer when you have stopped Smoking

Ideally, smoking should be stopped 3-4 weeks prior to Mommy Makeover surgery. The risk of healing problems makes it absolutely necessary to not smoke during the weeks after your surgery as well. This rule applies to women getting breast lifts and tummy tucks in our practice, as well. Once your wounds are completely healed and you are returning to your regular activites, think hard about your health before you light up again. If you are smoke free for 6-8 weeks, you now have an... more

Smoking and surgery

You are very smart to realize that you must stop before surgery. I recommend to be smoke free for three weeks both before and after surgery. As you know, smoking will dramatically increase your risks of delayed healing, infection and skin death. Chantix has worked very well in my experience for those that need help.