Just quit using Cocaine, Breast Aug scheduled 1 week from now, do I need to worry about the Anesthia?

August 7, 2011
Asked By:emma5000 in manhattan

26 year old female. trying very hard to quit smoking (taking chantix) just started i am still smoking about 3 ciggerttes a day. also just stoped using cocaine this morning. have been a frequent user for a year 1/2. I used it every day but not a lot.recently had a ekg everything was normal, my surgery is august 17th this month,surgeon is a friend of family cannot tell him parents think i stooped last month. am i able to have the surgery still? what are the complications_please Help! Thanks:)

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December 19, 2016

Answer: Potentially dangerous

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 19, 2016

Answer: Potentially dangerous

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 30, 2015

Answer: Do not keep medical secrets from your surgeon !

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 30, 2015

Answer: Do not keep medical secrets from your surgeon !

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 1, 2015

Answer: Cocaine use and anesthesia for cosmetic surgery - beware.

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Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 1, 2015

Answer: Cocaine use and anesthesia for cosmetic surgery - beware.

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Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 9, 2011

Answer: Cocaine and Plastic Surgery

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 9, 2011

Answer: Cocaine and Plastic Surgery

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