Hi, I gave up smoking 2 weeks prior to surgery and was doing great but have slipped up a little.. I am 2 weeks post op and over the last 2 weeks I have had a couple of puffs of cigarettes here and there which would probably add up to about 6 cigarettes all up.. I am definitely not having anymore and am very disappointed in myself but will this have an affect on my healing and risk of complications? I am hoping not.. Thank you
November 21, 2015
Answer: Smoking and breast augmentation 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. Please discuss with your surgeon what their guidelines are for your particular surgery.
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November 21, 2015
Answer: Smoking and breast augmentation 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. Please discuss with your surgeon what their guidelines are for your particular surgery.
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December 10, 2014
Answer: Smoking while recovering Smoking affects your ability to heal, and I recommend that you stop smoking at least two weeks after your surgery to adequately allow your body to heal after your surgery. The risk of infection and other complications is drastically increased if you smoke. However, you should ask your surgeon for their advice.
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December 10, 2014
Answer: Smoking while recovering Smoking affects your ability to heal, and I recommend that you stop smoking at least two weeks after your surgery to adequately allow your body to heal after your surgery. The risk of infection and other complications is drastically increased if you smoke. However, you should ask your surgeon for their advice.
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October 24, 2014
Answer: Smoking And Wound Healing Smoking impedes wound healing and increases chances for infection and all kinds of other problems. After any type of surgery, I would highly recommend you stop smoking at least 4 to 6 weeks preoperatively and never again resume smoking. Smoking has a lot of other comorbidity associated with your health long- term.
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October 24, 2014
Answer: Smoking And Wound Healing Smoking impedes wound healing and increases chances for infection and all kinds of other problems. After any type of surgery, I would highly recommend you stop smoking at least 4 to 6 weeks preoperatively and never again resume smoking. Smoking has a lot of other comorbidity associated with your health long- term.
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