Would social smoking before breast implant explant and nipple grafting turn my nipples necrosis? (Photos)

August 13, 2018
Asked By:Jassie lady in Indianapolis, IN

I use to smoke a pack of ciggs a day, but i quit that 2 years ago. Well I went thru bad break up with long time boyfriend and started to go out with the girls once a week and when I have a couple drinks I smoke. Would that give me necrosis Of the nipples after having nipple graft after breast implant explant and breast lift? I didn't smoke for 2 weeks till after my nipples were removed. My nipples had turned black the day after my surgery!

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August 22, 2018

Answer: Smoking and Surgery

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August 14, 2018

Answer: Smoking

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 14, 2018

Answer: Smoking

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 14, 2018

Answer: Smoking and nipple survival

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Michael Cohen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 14, 2018

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