I use low dose nicotine and haven't touched a cigarette since I quit smoking 4 years ago. I stopped vaping 2 weeks before my "mini" facelift/neck lift. I miss vaping and would like to resume. I can do the lowest dose or try no nicotine but I don't want to compromise my healing. Is 2 weeks post op long enough to wait before resuming my vaping?
Answer: Nicotine Constricts Blood Vessels Hello,There is no precise data, but your facial tissues are still very much in a compromised state. Vaping will not be in the best interest of your healing, or your skin in general. You should take this opportunity to end your addiction.Best of luck!
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Answer: Nicotine Constricts Blood Vessels Hello,There is no precise data, but your facial tissues are still very much in a compromised state. Vaping will not be in the best interest of your healing, or your skin in general. You should take this opportunity to end your addiction.Best of luck!
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Answer: Facelift Thanks for the question. I suggest you should meet your Board Certified Surgeon to talk this situation. Because it's better to wait 4-6 weeks, your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes, you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.
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Answer: Facelift Thanks for the question. I suggest you should meet your Board Certified Surgeon to talk this situation. Because it's better to wait 4-6 weeks, your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes, you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Smoking or Vaping and Facial Surgery The best candidates for Lite Lift™ and other facelift surgery have a face and neck line beginning to sag, but whose skin has elasticity and whose bone structure is well defined and do not smoke Additionally, smoking and vaping may increase a chance of surgical complications and affect your #healing and the end result of your surgery. It's best to call your plastic #surgeon to better clarify. It's important to implement healthy lifestyle choices to not only prolong your surgical results, but most importantly, to reduce your risk of illness and disease which will impact your health. If you find it difficult to quit #smoking or #vaping, speak to your physician who can provide information and programs that are properly designed to help you quit.
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December 18, 2016
Answer: Smoking or Vaping and Facial Surgery The best candidates for Lite Lift™ and other facelift surgery have a face and neck line beginning to sag, but whose skin has elasticity and whose bone structure is well defined and do not smoke Additionally, smoking and vaping may increase a chance of surgical complications and affect your #healing and the end result of your surgery. It's best to call your plastic #surgeon to better clarify. It's important to implement healthy lifestyle choices to not only prolong your surgical results, but most importantly, to reduce your risk of illness and disease which will impact your health. If you find it difficult to quit #smoking or #vaping, speak to your physician who can provide information and programs that are properly designed to help you quit.
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April 29, 2016
Answer: Low nicotine vaping 2 weeks after face lift? Hello bbs2015,Thank you for your questions. The shortest answer is no nicotine at all for a minimum of 4 weeks after this type of procedure, and definitely wait even longer for better scarring and best overall result. Nicotine has extremely detrimental effects on wound healing. If you have further questions, I would encourage you to discuss them at length with your plastic surgeon.Best wishes during your recovery!Dr. Brown
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April 29, 2016
Answer: Low nicotine vaping 2 weeks after face lift? Hello bbs2015,Thank you for your questions. The shortest answer is no nicotine at all for a minimum of 4 weeks after this type of procedure, and definitely wait even longer for better scarring and best overall result. Nicotine has extremely detrimental effects on wound healing. If you have further questions, I would encourage you to discuss them at length with your plastic surgeon.Best wishes during your recovery!Dr. Brown
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April 27, 2016
Answer: Facelift and Nicotine Use The best advice for this question is to ask your surgeon. He or she is the only one who knows how aggressive was the procedure you had two weeks ago.General advice is to avoid all nicotine products 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after the lift. Risks are 12 times higher including loss of circulation to the skin (gangrene) with nicotine use.Some doctors will do a 'mini' facelift with less dissection on smokers to possible avoid those complications. My thought is why would someone want mini results from a mini lift? Avoiding nicotine would enable a surgeon to do a more aggressive lift which would last longer.Dr Spies
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April 27, 2016
Answer: Facelift and Nicotine Use The best advice for this question is to ask your surgeon. He or she is the only one who knows how aggressive was the procedure you had two weeks ago.General advice is to avoid all nicotine products 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after the lift. Risks are 12 times higher including loss of circulation to the skin (gangrene) with nicotine use.Some doctors will do a 'mini' facelift with less dissection on smokers to possible avoid those complications. My thought is why would someone want mini results from a mini lift? Avoiding nicotine would enable a surgeon to do a more aggressive lift which would last longer.Dr Spies
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