On the day of my surgery, I will be smoke-free for 12 days (cold turkey). Is that long enough for a successful breast implant and breast lift surgery, and good healing? I am a 28-year-old female in good health (if that matters). I'm not going to start smoking afterwards. I QUIT!
Answer: Smoking Before and After Surgery You likely have not smoked for a long enough period prior to surgery to go along without adding to risks. Although all procedures have a certain amount of risk, remember that you should not smoke for a while after surgery as well to help the healing process. The suitability of the breast lift procedure and any specific risks
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Answer: Smoking Before and After Surgery You likely have not smoked for a long enough period prior to surgery to go along without adding to risks. Although all procedures have a certain amount of risk, remember that you should not smoke for a while after surgery as well to help the healing process. The suitability of the breast lift procedure and any specific risks
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Answer: How long to quit smoling before surgery Hi and thank you for your question.Congrats on quitting smoking! I have my patients stop smoking three weeks before and after surgery. Twelve days should be fine, but check with your surgeon for his/her recommendations and instrucutions. Every surgeon has a different protocol. Best of luck!
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Answer: How long to quit smoling before surgery Hi and thank you for your question.Congrats on quitting smoking! I have my patients stop smoking three weeks before and after surgery. Twelve days should be fine, but check with your surgeon for his/her recommendations and instrucutions. Every surgeon has a different protocol. Best of luck!
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November 21, 2015
Answer: Smoking and breast augmentation/lift Thank you for your question. Smoking before or after your surgery can increase your risk of developing complications including infection and wound healing problems. I tell my patients that it is ideal to stop a couple months ahead of surgery and then for a couple months after surgery.
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November 21, 2015
Answer: Smoking and breast augmentation/lift Thank you for your question. Smoking before or after your surgery can increase your risk of developing complications including infection and wound healing problems. I tell my patients that it is ideal to stop a couple months ahead of surgery and then for a couple months after surgery.
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December 12, 2014
Answer: At least 4 weeks is ideal It is a good idea to stay away from cigarettes for at least 2 weeks after surgery, although it is better to stop for longer if possible to facilitate your recovery because you are at a higher risk of experiencing skin loss and poor wound healing.However, you should ask your surgeon for their advice, as they may have different guidelines.
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December 12, 2014
Answer: At least 4 weeks is ideal It is a good idea to stay away from cigarettes for at least 2 weeks after surgery, although it is better to stop for longer if possible to facilitate your recovery because you are at a higher risk of experiencing skin loss and poor wound healing.However, you should ask your surgeon for their advice, as they may have different guidelines.
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July 27, 2014
Answer: Is 12 days off smoking long enough for breast lift and implants? Hello! Thank you for your question! The issue with nicotine is that it also acts as a vasoconstrictor, clamping down of blood vessels. Blood supply is always of great concern during any surgical procedure, but especially in such a procedure as a mastopexy where the viability of the nipple-areolar complex is obviously important. Since the vascularity to the area is already tenuous since it will be raised by cutting around the area, maximizing blood flow to the tissue is critical. Typically, we recommend at least 6 weeks of smoking cessation prior to any surgical procedure. Nicotine always increases the risk for infection, nipple necrosis, and wound complications, as well as other health consequences. I would discuss this with your surgeon prior to your procedure. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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July 27, 2014
Answer: Is 12 days off smoking long enough for breast lift and implants? Hello! Thank you for your question! The issue with nicotine is that it also acts as a vasoconstrictor, clamping down of blood vessels. Blood supply is always of great concern during any surgical procedure, but especially in such a procedure as a mastopexy where the viability of the nipple-areolar complex is obviously important. Since the vascularity to the area is already tenuous since it will be raised by cutting around the area, maximizing blood flow to the tissue is critical. Typically, we recommend at least 6 weeks of smoking cessation prior to any surgical procedure. Nicotine always increases the risk for infection, nipple necrosis, and wound complications, as well as other health consequences. I would discuss this with your surgeon prior to your procedure. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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