Open fire/smoke exposure after breast augmentation, is it bad for my recovery? 11 days post op.

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Hi, I recently got breast augmentation surgery. I got 330cc, silicone gel, under the muscle, incisions under the breast. My surgery was 12/20/17. Last night for New Years Eve I went to a bonfire and sat close beside the fire because I was cold. I didn’t realize until after I left that it might be bad for my recovery. I got home smelling like smoke and with my hair covered in ash. Is the smoke I inhaled and exposed myself to likely to affect my recovery? I’m about 11 days post-op.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concerns! I seriously doubt your recent bonfire exposure will cause any harm. However, you should probably avoid repeating this action over the next 8 weeks. Talk to your surgeon and good luck! Dr. Aldo

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD · Answer

While any smoke exposure is not ideal during recovery, some incidental exposure from a bonfire should not cause a problem.  We worry about tobacco use and the nicotine associated with it, but a little wood smoke should be fine. I wouldn’t worry about it.  I hope this helps.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent procedure! While we do not encourage smoking post-operative, which can lead to blood vessel constriction, enjoying a night around a bonfire should be nothing to worry about. Congratulations again and good luck!

Robert Cohen, MD · Answer

Any smoke inhalation is less than ideal after surgery because of the particulates that can reduce oxygenation in the lungs, but second hand smoke from a bonfire will be much less serious than direct inhalation of cigarette smoke combined with the blood vessel constriction caused by nicotine. Additionally, the small incision from a breast augmentation is less prone to problems than the larger incisions associated with surgeries like a breast reduction or abdominoplasty.  I wouldn't worry, but for the best results I would try to avoid more smoke exposure during the remainder of your recovery.  Good luck!

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.   I wouldn't be worried at all about your surgery results being affected by a bonfire.  Smoke from cigarettes are the things that concern us , but not a bonfire.

John Sampson, MD (license obligations) · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Nicotine smoke is prohibited post-operative because it is a vasoconstrictor. One time exposure to a bonfire should be fine. Make sure you keep any sutures clean and are adhering to your surgeon's post-operative instructions. Good luck!

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