Breast Augmentation: Q&A
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I smoke weed daily and hear that it can affect anesthesia, does it affect recovery also? How long will I have to wait post op before smoking again?
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wannabawoman
in Honolulu, HI
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Will Smoking (Marijuana) Affect my Recovery from Breast Augmentation Surgery?
The very fact you are asking the question suggests you have a feeling deep inside that you should not be doing it. In fact smoking tobacco or pot is associated with a long standing reduction in the ability of blood to carry oxygen to the tissues and may result in healing complications as severe as wound separation or worse.
Most Plastic surgeons do not like to play the role of the moral police but we feel strongly and passionately about wanting each of our patients to heal well and be...
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Does Marijuana Effect Recovery From Breast Augmentation?
I strongly encourage all of my surgical patients to stop smoking (marijuana or cigarettes) four weeks prior to surgery and at least two weeks after. While marijuana itself may not have a significant impact on your recovery, the smoking has a detrimental effect on wound healing. Many smokers experience coughing issues which can further contribute to recovery problems such as bleeding and disruption of the surgical site. Consider your surgery a wonderful opportunity to quit...
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Marijuana and surgery
Marijuana itself has very little effect on wound healing or recovery after surgery. Smoking, however, decreases lung function and can interfere with wound healing. Most experts suggest cessation of smoking for at least four weeks before surgery.
Marijuana is a psychotropic drug that can lead to mild dependency and to mood changes. I suggest quitting for a month before surgery and seeing how you feel. If mood and sleep patterns are disrupted consider squaring these...
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We are all told the detrimental effects of smoking cigarettes and how it can affect your healing. This involves diminishing oxygen to your healing tissue, the vasoconstrictive effects on vessels limiting blood supply to the wound, and the irritation of your airway resulting in coughing fits that can contribute to bleeding and hematomas.
With augmentations, smoking is rarely a problem for an uneventful recovery and patients who have this surgery simply accept the greater risks of...
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