Is it okay to smoke Hookah before surgery?

Question

I smoked a little hookah last night..and by little I mean 30 seconds. My surgery is March 31...should I be okay for surgery if I don't smoke anymore?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

The risks and effects of smoking prior to and during recovery after plastic surgery are significant. Smoking — specifically nicotine and carbon monoxide — impedes the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to tissues. As a result, the healing process after plastic surgery is negatively affected. Healing after plastic surgery has a significant effect on the quality of your result. See the below link for more information.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. I really recommend to my patients to avoid any kind of smoke at least a month before surgery and to persist without smoking for 2 months after surgery. Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

Arthur Dean Jabs, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Yes you should be fine. Smoking tobacco leads to decreased blood flow to the tissues and thus decreased healing. In addition, if general anesthesia is being used, your lungs are irritated and you cough more and don't oxygenate as well. Chronic smoking is the issue that leads to wound healing issues.That being said, the less smoking of anything the better.Hope this helpsDr. J

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your post. While in general, smoking is detrimental for not only your health, but also your healing process, smoking a small amount of hookah occasionally will probably affect your healing after surgery. However, you should always keep your surgeon informed. Good luck :)

Is it okay to smoke Hookah before surgery?

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