I have had my breast augmentation surgery 2 weeks ago from today. And I know this is detrimental to recovering but I couldn't help it due to stress so I have had 4 cigarettes in the stretch of one week, which is the second week from my surgery. I promised myself that after the 4th ciggarette, I will have no more until it heals. What are the complications that I could face by just having 4 cigarettes 2 weeks from my surgery?
Answer: Wound healing after breast augmentation It is extremely important that you avoid all nicotine use for 6 weeks after your breast augmentation to prevent a wound healing complication. Please make sure to follow up closely with your surgeon so they can monitor for any signs of wound healing issues give. Your nicotine use. Good luck!
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Answer: Wound healing after breast augmentation It is extremely important that you avoid all nicotine use for 6 weeks after your breast augmentation to prevent a wound healing complication. Please make sure to follow up closely with your surgeon so they can monitor for any signs of wound healing issues give. Your nicotine use. Good luck!
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July 9, 2017
Answer: Smoking before and after surgery is detrimental Thank you for your question. It is very well documented from published research that smoking cigarettes before and after surgery does adversely affect outcomes. The detrimental effect is primarily the result of nicotine causing powerful constriction of small blood vessels, thereby reducing blood flow at surgical wound margins. This interferes with healing which may be manifested as poor scarring, wounds opening and or wounds becoming infected. Data supports that these complications may best be avoided by completely avoiding smoking for 3-4 weeks before and 3-4 weeks after surgery. Hopefully your incisions were adequately healed 2 weeks after surgery, however you should not have any more cigarettes until at least 4 weeks after surgery and continue to follow up with your surgeon. Best of luck. Dr. Max Polo
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July 9, 2017
Answer: Smoking before and after surgery is detrimental Thank you for your question. It is very well documented from published research that smoking cigarettes before and after surgery does adversely affect outcomes. The detrimental effect is primarily the result of nicotine causing powerful constriction of small blood vessels, thereby reducing blood flow at surgical wound margins. This interferes with healing which may be manifested as poor scarring, wounds opening and or wounds becoming infected. Data supports that these complications may best be avoided by completely avoiding smoking for 3-4 weeks before and 3-4 weeks after surgery. Hopefully your incisions were adequately healed 2 weeks after surgery, however you should not have any more cigarettes until at least 4 weeks after surgery and continue to follow up with your surgeon. Best of luck. Dr. Max Polo
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July 9, 2017
Answer: Is smoking after a breast augmentation detrimental to recovery? Yes, even just one cigarette can cause wound healing complications so best to stop ASAP. Also, keep a close eye on your incisions and continue following up with your operating surgeon so he or she can monitor your progress. Good luck!
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July 9, 2017
Answer: Is smoking after a breast augmentation detrimental to recovery? Yes, even just one cigarette can cause wound healing complications so best to stop ASAP. Also, keep a close eye on your incisions and continue following up with your operating surgeon so he or she can monitor your progress. Good luck!
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July 10, 2017
Answer: Smoking After Breast Augmentation Congratulations on your recent surgery!
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July 10, 2017
Answer: Smoking After Breast Augmentation Congratulations on your recent surgery!
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July 10, 2017
Answer: Smoking after breast augmentation Smoking causes shrinkage of blood vessels and decreased blood flow. At this point your healing tissue needs more blood flow, not less. The blood brings oxygen, nutrients, and white blood cells to your tissues. By smoking you increase the chance of scarring, infection, capsular contracture, tissue death, and implant loss. Please stop smoking.
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July 10, 2017
Answer: Smoking after breast augmentation Smoking causes shrinkage of blood vessels and decreased blood flow. At this point your healing tissue needs more blood flow, not less. The blood brings oxygen, nutrients, and white blood cells to your tissues. By smoking you increase the chance of scarring, infection, capsular contracture, tissue death, and implant loss. Please stop smoking.
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