How long before deep plane facelift quit smoking?

Most surgeons use the 2 month before and after rule to reduce the likelihood of skin breakdown and other complications following facelifting. The fact that you're motivated to quit 6 months prior is excellent. Keep in mind that this includes all nicotine (gum, vape, etc).

Hello, hope you are well. Smoking cessation 8 weeks prior to surgery is a good recommendation, but the sooner you stop the better. There are so many benefits to quitting that are relevant to your surgery, but also your general health. Good luck!

This is not an exact science and each surgeon will make their own recommendations. Very importantly in case you haven’t heard this; don’t use a nicotine patch. The damage it can cause is worse than smoking

Stop smoking right now. The sooner you stop, the better the circulation to your skin will be for your surgery. Replace smoking with other techniques, namely improving nutrition and exercise to fill in the behavioral voids created by smoking cessation.

Six months is definitely enough time to quit smoking before your deep plane facelift. The key is to completely stop all nicotine and tobacco products, as they significantly impact healing and increase the risk of complications. Many studies suggest that even quitting 4-6 weeks before surgery improves outcomes, so six months puts you in a great position for optimal healing and results. Just ensure you don’t relapse post-op, as smoking can compromise long-term healing as well.