I have a breast augumentation booked for the 28th of August. I'm a smoker and was told by my plastic surgeon to quit 3 weeks in advance. I've read online that the minimum is 2 weeks. It's about 13 days until my surgery and I havnt stopped smoking. 13 days is close to 2 weeks if I stop from today. Would there be any complications with anesthesia if I stopped 13 days before the surgery? I definitely plan on stopping once surgery is done for a faster healing
August 15, 2015
Answer: 13 days before breast augmentation and I'm still smoking. Will there be complications? Thank you for your question. It is impossible to predict the effects that smoking could contribute to your specific surgery, but it would be advisable to speak with your surgeon about your inability to stop. As this is an elective procedure, minimizing risk is of greatest concern. Smoking can not only affect your healing potential, but also your respiratory system with anesthesia. I ask my patients to stop smoking for at least one month before, and for one month after, their operation to reduce the possibility of issues. Hope this helps
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August 15, 2015
Answer: 13 days before breast augmentation and I'm still smoking. Will there be complications? Thank you for your question. It is impossible to predict the effects that smoking could contribute to your specific surgery, but it would be advisable to speak with your surgeon about your inability to stop. As this is an elective procedure, minimizing risk is of greatest concern. Smoking can not only affect your healing potential, but also your respiratory system with anesthesia. I ask my patients to stop smoking for at least one month before, and for one month after, their operation to reduce the possibility of issues. Hope this helps
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August 15, 2015
Answer: 13 days before breast augmentation and I'm still smoking. Will there be complications? You will be best off stopping smoking now and informing your plastic surgeon of your specific situation. Remember that he knows you and the exact operation planned; online consultants do not have all of this information and are not in the best position to advise you. Again, make sure that you keep your plastic surgeon "in the loop". Best wishes.
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August 15, 2015
Answer: 13 days before breast augmentation and I'm still smoking. Will there be complications? You will be best off stopping smoking now and informing your plastic surgeon of your specific situation. Remember that he knows you and the exact operation planned; online consultants do not have all of this information and are not in the best position to advise you. Again, make sure that you keep your plastic surgeon "in the loop". Best wishes.
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