Follow-up: Is it okay to smoke marijuana before my BBL?

Question

I think I asked my first question the wrong way. I don’t smoke nicotine, I smoke marijuana. Is nicotine any different than marijuana? I’m having a bbl done this coming Friday. It’s been a challenge to quit the marijuana. :(

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, smoking hinders your ability to heal properly, increases risks, it could cause complications and may affect your results. I require patients to stop smoking at least 2 months before surgery and hopefully not smoke again.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your followup. No surgeon is going to give you a green light to smoke anything prior to surgery. Sorry. Even if there is no nicotine, the smoking will affect your airway and your anesthetic. Best to follow advice and avoid all substances prior to surgery. Better safe than sorry.Good luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jos2taylor,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

John Sampson, MD (license obligations) · Answer

Thank you for your question. When it comes to the use of marijuana, smoked or injested, different surgeon's have different protocols. If your surgeon won't operate if you test positive for marijuana, you may have to reschedule your surgery date which may carry a cancellation fee. Good luck to you!

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
No, its not safe to use marijuana before or after surgery. It can cause complications during the recovery process. 
Good luck :)

Follow-up: Is it okay to smoke marijuana before my BBL?

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Answer: Depends on your surgeon's pre-op instructions

Answer: Depends on your surgeon's pre-op instructions

Answer: Follow-up: Is it okay to smoke marijuana before my BBL?

Answer: Follow-up: Is it okay to smoke marijuana before my BBL?

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Follow-up: Is it okay to smoke marijuana before my BBL?

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Answer: Depends on your surgeon's pre-op instructions

Answer: Depends on your surgeon's pre-op instructions

Answer: Follow-up: Is it okay to smoke marijuana before my BBL?

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