Is smoking Honeyrose nicotine and tobacco-free herbal cigarettes ok 4 weeks before a breast lift?

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I am having a breast lift in 4 weeks, is it okay to smoke herbal cigarettes? They are nicotine and tobacco free. They are called Honeyrose herbal smoking sticks

Raymond Goh, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Hi. Thanks for your questions in relation to smoking prior to breast surgery.
In general, you should cease all smoking at least 4-6 weeks prior to a breast lift procedure. Smoking, whether there is any nicotine or tobacco, will impact on blood supply going to the breast. This in turn will lead to an increased risk of adverse wound healing and wound breakdown. Importantly, it could also adversely impact on the blood supply to the nipple. 
This is an issue you should discuss with your surgeon, who may or may not be comfortable with proceeding with surgery if you are still smoking. 
All the very best.
Dr Ray Goh

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! For my patients having any surgical procedure, I require that they are completely nicotine free and stop all forms of smoking 4 weeks prior to and 6 weeks post surgery. Nicotine and other forms of smoke inhalation can delay wound healing post surgery. Best of luck!

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

No smoking of anything is not safe, even if nicotine is not present. There are many other harmful chemicals in those products. Please do not smoke. Your lungs will thank you.

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

Aleyrah Hi There ,  Thank You for Your Question NIcotine and other forms of smoke inhalation can delay the healing process , that is why each doctor have they own protocols for it Pre OP and Post Op , so just make sure your PS is aware of this situation before any discomforts occur After a surgery .

Is smoking Honeyrose nicotine and tobacco-free herbal cigarettes ok 4 weeks before a breast lift?

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