I was told to quit smoking a month prior to the procedure but I'm having a hard time stopping completely. I used to smoke average 7/day now I'm doing about 2-3 a day will that be a problem ? Or do I really need to quit cold turkey ?
Answer: Smoking Before BBL Definitely stop smoking! Smoking reduces circulation to the skin and impedes healing. It is best to avoid smoking, including second hand smoke, and cigarette replacements, such as nicotine patches or gum, in the perioperative period. While you should ideally stop smoking for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your BBL, you must NOT smoke for a minimum or 24 hours before and 24 hours after surgery.Kenneth B. Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Smoking Before BBL Definitely stop smoking! Smoking reduces circulation to the skin and impedes healing. It is best to avoid smoking, including second hand smoke, and cigarette replacements, such as nicotine patches or gum, in the perioperative period. While you should ideally stop smoking for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your BBL, you must NOT smoke for a minimum or 24 hours before and 24 hours after surgery.Kenneth B. Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: You Do Need to Quit Before Surgery Smoking is associated with a higher risk of complications with surgery. It is extremely important that you do not smoke for at least 4 weeks prior to and after surgery. Depending on your surgery and other individual factors, your Plastic Surgeon may recommend delaying surgery until you have ceased smoking.
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Answer: You Do Need to Quit Before Surgery Smoking is associated with a higher risk of complications with surgery. It is extremely important that you do not smoke for at least 4 weeks prior to and after surgery. Depending on your surgery and other individual factors, your Plastic Surgeon may recommend delaying surgery until you have ceased smoking.
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September 15, 2016
Answer: Smoking after BBL Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, smoking while you are recovering from any surgery may delay the recovery process or even cause some complications. It is best to avoid smoking while you recover. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago
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September 15, 2016
Answer: Smoking after BBL Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, smoking while you are recovering from any surgery may delay the recovery process or even cause some complications. It is best to avoid smoking while you recover. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago
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September 11, 2016
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September 11, 2016
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December 1, 2020
Answer: Smoking before BBL surgery? = yes, you eally need to quit cold turkey #BBL #smoking Active smoking (even 1 cigarette a day) prior elective cosmetic surgery like a BBL can result in serious complications like infection, necrosis of the fat ( fat goes away) wound dehiscence, etc. Therefore, patients must have stop smoking ("quit cold turkey) at least 1 month before surgery.
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December 1, 2020
Answer: Smoking before BBL surgery? = yes, you eally need to quit cold turkey #BBL #smoking Active smoking (even 1 cigarette a day) prior elective cosmetic surgery like a BBL can result in serious complications like infection, necrosis of the fat ( fat goes away) wound dehiscence, etc. Therefore, patients must have stop smoking ("quit cold turkey) at least 1 month before surgery.
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