Smoking And Gynecomastia Surgery. Is this why have I have swelling? (photo)
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Most experts unanimously agree that smoking increases the rate of breast augmentation surgical complications significantly. Just about all plastic surgeons strongly recommend women to stop smoking and all nicotine products well in advance of breast augmentation with breast implants. Many plastic surgeons recommend stopping all tobacco products several months prior to surgery.
Here is the reason why: the nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products (including Nicorette gum, patches, etc) is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it makes the Smoking is a significant multiplier of many potential complications following surgery and breast augmentation with implants are no exception. Nicotine from smoking causes blood vessels to vasoconstrict ( tighten up). Over time, these constricted arteries and capillaries deliver less blood to the breast tissue which is needed for normal healing. Smokers therefore have an increased incidence of higher likelihood of complications such as infection, and in particular capsular contracture (hardening and distortion of the implants). General complications of surgery such as blood clots, anesthetic problems such as pneumonia are also increased.
A scientific article in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicated that, among all forms of surgery, quitting smoking eight weeks prior was never associated with an increased risk of complications.
In young patients you will probably statistically avoid these complications, why tempt fate by increasing your odds that something bad will happen.On a long term basis, smoking also causes accelerated aging of the skin and loss of elasticity. Hopefully these reasons will help give you the will power and courage to stop smoking.
Web reference: http://drnichter.com/smoking-effects-plastic-surgery-results/
Most experts unanimously agree that smoking increases the rate of breast augmentation surgical complications significantly. Just about all plastic surgeons strongly recommend women to stop smoking and all nicotine products well in advance of breast augmentation with breast implants. Many plastic surgeons recommend stopping all tobacco products several months prior to surgery.
Here is the reason why: the nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products (including Nicorette gum, patches, etc) is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it makes the Smoking is a significant multiplier of many potential complications following surgery and breast augmentation with implants are no exception. Nicotine from smoking causes blood vessels to vasoconstrict ( tighten up). Over time, these constricted arteries and capillaries deliver less blood to the breast tissue which is needed for normal healing. Smokers therefore have an increased incidence of higher likelihood of complications such as infection, and in particular capsular contracture (hardening and distortion of the implants). General complications of surgery such as blood clots, anesthetic problems such as pneumonia are also increased.
A scientific article in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicated that, among all forms of surgery, quitting smoking eight weeks prior was never associated with an increased risk of complications.
In young patients you will probably statistically avoid these complications, why tempt fate by increasing your odds that something bad will happen.On a long term basis, smoking also causes accelerated aging of the skin and loss of elasticity. Hopefully these reasons will help give you the will power and courage to stop smoking.
Learn more: http://drnichter.com/smoking-effects-plastic-surgery-results/
The male breast is composed of glandular tissue and fatty tissue. An excess in either type of tissue can cause the chest to take on the look of gynecomastia. Gynecomastia can affect #men of all different body types. There are different types of #gynecomastia.
Several common factors can cause gynecomastia including excessive levels of #estrogen, natural #hormone changes, use of recreational drugs or alcohol, medications and their associated side effects, and, various health conditions. Also, there are different types of #gynecomastia.
Therefore, weight gain, steroid use,recreational drug use and have hormonal conditions can contribute to a return of gynecomastia regardless of previous surgical removal and treatments.
Web reference: http://www.horowitzmd.com/male-plastic-surgery-newport-beach/gynecomastia/
The male breast is composed of glandular tissue and fatty tissue. An excess in either type of tissue can cause the chest to take on the look of gynecomastia. Gynecomastia can affect #men of all different body types. There are different types of #gynecomastia.
Several common factors can cause gynecomastia including excessive levels of #estrogen, natural #hormone changes, use of recreational drugs or alcohol, medications and their associated side effects, and, various health conditions. Also, there are different types of #gynecomastia.
Therefore, weight gain, steroid use,recreational drug use and have hormonal conditions can contribute to a return of gynecomastia regardless of previous surgical removal and treatments.
Learn more: http://www.horowitzmd.com/male-plastic-surgery-newport-beach/gynecomastia/
You do not provide a preop picture so I can't comment on your result, although it looks pretty good. Two weeks is way too early, so relax.
You didn't do your self any favors with smoking after surgery although I doubt, at this stage, you have done any permanent harm.
Talmage Raine MD FACS
drraine.com
You do not provide a preop picture so I can't comment on your result, although it looks pretty good. Two weeks is way too early, so relax.
You didn't do your self any favors with smoking after surgery although I doubt, at this stage, you have done any permanent harm.
Talmage Raine MD FACS
drraine.com
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Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Though resuming smoking is never advised, after 6 weeks it is doubtful that it is impacting your results. It would not be uncommon to still have swelling as a result of your liposuction but other considerations exist - discrete fluid collection, residual glandular or adipose tissue. See your surgeon for an in-person examination. They should be able to diagnose the cause of your current appearance and offer treatment recommendations.
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Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Though resuming smoking is never advised, after 6 weeks it is doubtful that it is impacting your results. It would not be uncommon to still have swelling as a result of your liposuction but other considerations exist - discrete fluid collection, residual glandular or adipose tissue. See your surgeon for an in-person examination. They should be able to diagnose the cause of your current appearance and offer treatment recommendations.
Learn more: Http://www.nelson-center.com/gynecomastia.html
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