My BBL is scheduled for May 22nd. I’ve smoked 2 cigarettes, will I pass the blood test and am I still in the clear for surgery?

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So my bbl is scheduled for May 22nd it’s is May 2nd and I’ve smoked two cigarettes will I pass the blood test and am I still in the clear for the bbl. Also, I read that you can drink a lot of oranges juice and eat a lot of oranges to get the nicotine out of your system. Is that true? I also was told to drink a lot of cranberry juice as well.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Definitely stop smoking!  Smoking reduces circulation to the skin and 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. Your surgery can be cancelled and the results jeopardized.Kenneth B. Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Smoking greatly decreases circulation and can cause wound healing complications. Smoking should be stopped 2 weeks before and after the surgery. Please speak to your surgeon if you are still concerned.Regards,

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