Hello, I am planning on getting a breast reconstruction done. One of my breasts is genetically very small and I have to get a tissue expander before switching to implants in future. As far as I know i’m not to smoke cigarettes for at least 2 weeks after the operation. But is it ok if i smoke during the time i’m having the saline injection sessions? The injection sessions are scheduled to start 2 weeks after the surgery.
November 15, 2021
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear Riafthsu,
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November 15, 2021
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear Riafthsu,
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December 22, 2021
Answer: Smoking after Breast Reconstruction It is very important to reduce your chances of infection, which is why you are asked to avoid smoking for as long as possible after the surgery. The best advice I can give you is to follow all of your surgeon's instructions carefully. Smoking will increase your risk of getting an infection, so it is probably best not to start smoking again until you have recovered completely from the tissue expander placement and are ready for the implant surgery. Your surgeon will be able to give you specific advice based on what they would like to do in your case.
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December 22, 2021
Answer: Smoking after Breast Reconstruction It is very important to reduce your chances of infection, which is why you are asked to avoid smoking for as long as possible after the surgery. The best advice I can give you is to follow all of your surgeon's instructions carefully. Smoking will increase your risk of getting an infection, so it is probably best not to start smoking again until you have recovered completely from the tissue expander placement and are ready for the implant surgery. Your surgeon will be able to give you specific advice based on what they would like to do in your case.
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