I know how bad and the risks of smoking are after this surgery but could really do with some advice. I stopped smoking 2 weeks before my surgery and my surgeon has said to refrain for at least 2 weeks after. Im now post day 6. I am really struggling. Never was a heavy smoker. Only 2/3 a day but with the stress of this week due to the pain iv been in i am desperate to know when i can smoke again. So far i seem to be healing well. Would just like more opinions
January 14, 2018
Answer: After Tummy Tuck When Can You Start Smoking? I agree with your surgeon, two weeks would be the minimum. Cigarette smoke contains more than 250 toxins, including carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, nitric oxide, and of course nicotine, and all of this will interfere with wound healing. Oxygenated blood fights infection and is the means for transporting antibiotics and other medications through the body. Nicotine will cause the blood vessels to constrict and then it is possible for blood clots to form affecting blood flow which can lead to necrosis where cells may die. Then debridement may be necessary making your surgical outcome less than optimal. It appears that you are healing well and have a nice result, why chance it? Good luck
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January 14, 2018
Answer: After Tummy Tuck When Can You Start Smoking? I agree with your surgeon, two weeks would be the minimum. Cigarette smoke contains more than 250 toxins, including carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, nitric oxide, and of course nicotine, and all of this will interfere with wound healing. Oxygenated blood fights infection and is the means for transporting antibiotics and other medications through the body. Nicotine will cause the blood vessels to constrict and then it is possible for blood clots to form affecting blood flow which can lead to necrosis where cells may die. Then debridement may be necessary making your surgical outcome less than optimal. It appears that you are healing well and have a nice result, why chance it? Good luck
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January 21, 2018
Answer: Smoking You should try your best to stop at this point as you have done very well getting to where you are. Once your wounds have healed (usually 4-6 weeks) you are unlikely to jeopardise your result. Best to check with your PS.
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January 21, 2018
Answer: Smoking You should try your best to stop at this point as you have done very well getting to where you are. Once your wounds have healed (usually 4-6 weeks) you are unlikely to jeopardise your result. Best to check with your PS.
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