I unfortunately got addicted to nicotine & to stop I had used smokeless tobacco. I also drink very often. My surgeon was not very clear on what I am suppose to do. When should I stop smokeless & when is the latest I stop drinking alcohol? My birthday is 10 days before my surgery so I would like to drink if possible.
August 29, 2015
Answer: Smoking and drinking before surgery These are important questions to review with your surgeon BEFORE surgery, and preferably PRIOR TO 2 WEEKS before surgery, so please contact your surgeon IMMEDIATELY to pose this questions.
Helpful
August 29, 2015
Answer: Smoking and drinking before surgery These are important questions to review with your surgeon BEFORE surgery, and preferably PRIOR TO 2 WEEKS before surgery, so please contact your surgeon IMMEDIATELY to pose this questions.
Helpful
August 28, 2015
Answer: Smoking cessation Thank you for your question. Though odd that you did not receive pre-op instructions addressing your questions, typically we advise out patients to cease smoking a minimum of two weeks prior to surgery as smoking increases all the risk associated with surgery to include but not limited to increased risk of infection, increased bleeding, increased bruising, risk of delayed wound healing, risk of infection, and the potential need for additional surgeries. In regards to alcohol consumption, we ask patients to stop drinking alcohol a minimum of one week prior to surgery.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV
Helpful
August 28, 2015
Answer: Smoking cessation Thank you for your question. Though odd that you did not receive pre-op instructions addressing your questions, typically we advise out patients to cease smoking a minimum of two weeks prior to surgery as smoking increases all the risk associated with surgery to include but not limited to increased risk of infection, increased bleeding, increased bruising, risk of delayed wound healing, risk of infection, and the potential need for additional surgeries. In regards to alcohol consumption, we ask patients to stop drinking alcohol a minimum of one week prior to surgery.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV
Helpful
