i smoked and used cocaine ended up in the er.. I'm scared hat could happen?
Answer: TT and Cocaine Do not proceed with your surgery as you are at marked increased risks of complications from both recent use of cocaine and ongoing nicotine use. You need to have medical clearance at a minimum from the anesthesiologist who needs to know of this history, and need to be off both cocaine and nicotine for months prior to elective surgery. I also strongly recommend that you are candid with your surgeon and never hold back medical details that could affect your health. There is a sacred patient physician relationship restricting him from sharing any of your medical information
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Answer: TT and Cocaine Do not proceed with your surgery as you are at marked increased risks of complications from both recent use of cocaine and ongoing nicotine use. You need to have medical clearance at a minimum from the anesthesiologist who needs to know of this history, and need to be off both cocaine and nicotine for months prior to elective surgery. I also strongly recommend that you are candid with your surgeon and never hold back medical details that could affect your health. There is a sacred patient physician relationship restricting him from sharing any of your medical information
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Illegal drugs affect surgical outcomes Use of street drugs such as cocaine , crack, and crystal meth can cause disastrous wound healing problems especially tummy tucks, facelifts, and breast reductions. Smoking too! If a one time incidence you might get away with no complications. Do not do this to yourself and your plastic surgeon!
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Illegal drugs affect surgical outcomes Use of street drugs such as cocaine , crack, and crystal meth can cause disastrous wound healing problems especially tummy tucks, facelifts, and breast reductions. Smoking too! If a one time incidence you might get away with no complications. Do not do this to yourself and your plastic surgeon!
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September 23, 2014
Answer: Nicotine and cocaine affecting tummy tuck healing Thanks for your inquiry. Please make sure your plastic surgeon is involved with your care and has examined you. It is imperative you stop using nicotine and cocaine to prevent further problems.
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September 23, 2014
Answer: Nicotine and cocaine affecting tummy tuck healing Thanks for your inquiry. Please make sure your plastic surgeon is involved with your care and has examined you. It is imperative you stop using nicotine and cocaine to prevent further problems.
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January 2, 2017
Answer: Smoking and cocaine with a TT Cigarettes and cocaine both cause decrease blood supply to the tissues. In an person having a tummy tuck, it is important to maximize the blood supply to all of the tissues in order to insure proper healing. The use of smoking and cocaine before and after a tummy Tuck is quite dangerous and can result in significant healing problems with wounds that may require months to heal. If a person is a smoker, they can still undergo the surgery but the results are less than optimal. It is very important that the surgeon know if a patient is using these products.
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January 2, 2017
Answer: Smoking and cocaine with a TT Cigarettes and cocaine both cause decrease blood supply to the tissues. In an person having a tummy tuck, it is important to maximize the blood supply to all of the tissues in order to insure proper healing. The use of smoking and cocaine before and after a tummy Tuck is quite dangerous and can result in significant healing problems with wounds that may require months to heal. If a person is a smoker, they can still undergo the surgery but the results are less than optimal. It is very important that the surgeon know if a patient is using these products.
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September 23, 2014
Answer: Drugs and smoking after tummy tuck It is a VERY bad idea to smoke and use cocaine after your tummy tuck. All healing requires bloody supply to facilitate a good result. Smoking is a vasoconstrictor that diminishes bloody supply. Cocaine is a potent vasoconstrictor that not only diminishes blood supply but increases your blood pressure. In addition, to jeopardizing your healing, you can increase your risk for postop bleeding. Please followup with your PS and share with him this information so he/she can evaluate and manage you correctly.
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September 23, 2014
Answer: Drugs and smoking after tummy tuck It is a VERY bad idea to smoke and use cocaine after your tummy tuck. All healing requires bloody supply to facilitate a good result. Smoking is a vasoconstrictor that diminishes bloody supply. Cocaine is a potent vasoconstrictor that not only diminishes blood supply but increases your blood pressure. In addition, to jeopardizing your healing, you can increase your risk for postop bleeding. Please followup with your PS and share with him this information so he/she can evaluate and manage you correctly.
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