Is 35 days of non-smoking good enough for breast lift & augmentation?

Every surgeon has a different protocol, but all of us agree that smoking (even in the past) negatively impact healing and raises the chances of poor skin healing and skin loss.  My preference is to have patients off ALL forms of nicotine for 2 weeks before and a month after surgery.Be honest with your doctor and be sure they explain to you the possible healing problems that could occur and how they would be managed.

Thanks for the question. You should wait 4-6 weeks because your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.

Thank you for your question.Specific recommendations will vary from one practice to another;  therefore your plastic surgeon will have the most relevant recommendations for you. In my practice, I ask patients to avoid  nicotine in all its "modalities' of delivery 6 weeks prior to surgery. Again, it is a powerful constrictor of blood vessels, decreasing blood flow to the “flaps” used during these procedures. This decreased blood flow could potentially lead to wound healing problems and/or tissue necrosis.  I would suggest avoiding all types of exposure including vaping and/or secondhand smoke.
Best advice: avoid nicotine completely as long as possible prior to surgery and then do not restart.
Best wishes.

While any period of smoking cessation is beneficial, ideally, plastic surgeons recommend a longer period of abstinence from smoking before undergoing breast lift and augmentation surgery. The reason for this is that smoking can significantly increase the risk of complications during and after surgery, including delayed wound healing, infection, and poor scarring.
Most plastic surgeons recommend quitting smoking for at least 4-6 weeks before surgery to reduce these risks. However, longer periods of cessation are even better. Some plastic surgeons may advise abstaining from smoking for several months before surgery to allow sufficient time for the body to heal and for the lungs and circulatory system to recover from the effects of smoking.
Therefore, while 35 days of non-smoking is a positive step, it may still be beneficial to continue abstaining from smoking for a longer period, if possible, before undergoing breast lift and augmentation surgery. It's essential to discuss your smoking history and cessation efforts with your plastic surgeon, as they can provide recommendations based on your individual health status and surgical needs.

If your statement is absolutely truthful and I am sure it is, there should be little if any increased risk. We insist on 14 days of zero tobacco use.