If so; why and how long before is good?
Answer: Smoking Before a Tummy Tuck Plastic surgeons differ on the response to this question. I recommend to my patients a minimum of 4 weeks without smoking prior to undergoing a tummy tuck. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and prevents delivery of oxygen to the wound that requires good blood flow to heal. You should always contact your plastic surgeon about pre and postoperative instructions and concerns. Surgery and the recovery period is a complex interaction of what was performed and how your body reacts.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Smoking Before a Tummy Tuck Plastic surgeons differ on the response to this question. I recommend to my patients a minimum of 4 weeks without smoking prior to undergoing a tummy tuck. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and prevents delivery of oxygen to the wound that requires good blood flow to heal. You should always contact your plastic surgeon about pre and postoperative instructions and concerns. Surgery and the recovery period is a complex interaction of what was performed and how your body reacts.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Smoke and surgery Thanks for the question. I usually recommend to my patients to avoid 100% smoking one month before surgery and still without it for at least 2 months after the surgery to avoid unnecessary risks. Kind regards
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Smoke and surgery Thanks for the question. I usually recommend to my patients to avoid 100% smoking one month before surgery and still without it for at least 2 months after the surgery to avoid unnecessary risks. Kind regards
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Stop Smoking before Surgery The short answer is yes. Nicotine impedes healing and could result in unnecessary complications from your surgery. We advise at least two months without smoking prior to surgery and no smoking after surgery until fully healed.
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Stop Smoking before Surgery The short answer is yes. Nicotine impedes healing and could result in unnecessary complications from your surgery. We advise at least two months without smoking prior to surgery and no smoking after surgery until fully healed.
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Stop smoking before tummy tuck Absolutely need to not smoke (or use nicotine gum/patch) 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after tummy tuck.The nicotine can make healing and skin necrosis a problem as well as much higher risk for blood clots.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Stop smoking before tummy tuck Absolutely need to not smoke (or use nicotine gum/patch) 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after tummy tuck.The nicotine can make healing and skin necrosis a problem as well as much higher risk for blood clots.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Smoking and surgery
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May 25, 2017
Answer: Smoking and surgery
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