I have been told I need to stop smoking four weeks before and four weeks after my operation how important is this ? I'm worried i might find this too difficult
December 9, 2016
Answer: Smoking and Breast Implant Removal Smoking increases your risks of problems with wound healing and anesthesia. Some surgeons may do the surgery on smokers, while others are more cautious. Pneumonias after surgery, or wound problems requiring prolonged dressing changes and a poor result from the scarring are no fun. Are the cigarettes worth that risk to you?Best,Dr. Michael EpsteinMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL
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December 9, 2016
Answer: Smoking and Breast Implant Removal Smoking increases your risks of problems with wound healing and anesthesia. Some surgeons may do the surgery on smokers, while others are more cautious. Pneumonias after surgery, or wound problems requiring prolonged dressing changes and a poor result from the scarring are no fun. Are the cigarettes worth that risk to you?Best,Dr. Michael EpsteinMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL
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December 8, 2016
Answer: Smoking with elective surgery Smoking cigarettes does two major things that hurt your ability to heal properly. First, the nicotine constricts small blood vessels which supply oxygen to the tissues. Secondly, the smoke contains carbon monoxide which binds to your hemoglobin and also reduces oxygen carrying capacity to the tissues. Oxygen is what helps you heal and fight infections. As a result, smokers are at much higher risk for wound healing issues and infections. Since this is elective surgery, you owe it to yourself to do everything possible to minimize your risk of complications. Quitting cigarettes is difficult, but just like you would quit during a pregnancy to protect the baby, you need to quit now to protect yourself. A month before and after is a very reasonable timeframe to make sure you have the best results possible.
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December 8, 2016
Answer: Smoking with elective surgery Smoking cigarettes does two major things that hurt your ability to heal properly. First, the nicotine constricts small blood vessels which supply oxygen to the tissues. Secondly, the smoke contains carbon monoxide which binds to your hemoglobin and also reduces oxygen carrying capacity to the tissues. Oxygen is what helps you heal and fight infections. As a result, smokers are at much higher risk for wound healing issues and infections. Since this is elective surgery, you owe it to yourself to do everything possible to minimize your risk of complications. Quitting cigarettes is difficult, but just like you would quit during a pregnancy to protect the baby, you need to quit now to protect yourself. A month before and after is a very reasonable timeframe to make sure you have the best results possible.
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