How often do smokers have problems after a facelift
Answer: Nicotine and facelift Most surgeon are testing for nicotine because avoiding it is so important in reducing your risk of complications. If you are having trouble maintaining your weight without it I would suggest seeing a weight loss specialist to address ways to manage your weight without nicotine use. Nicotine constricts your blood vessels for about 90 mins so if you smoke a pack per day, that's all day long! Constricting your blood vessels can decrease the healing cells that get to the area as well as antibiotics.
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Answer: Nicotine and facelift Most surgeon are testing for nicotine because avoiding it is so important in reducing your risk of complications. If you are having trouble maintaining your weight without it I would suggest seeing a weight loss specialist to address ways to manage your weight without nicotine use. Nicotine constricts your blood vessels for about 90 mins so if you smoke a pack per day, that's all day long! Constricting your blood vessels can decrease the healing cells that get to the area as well as antibiotics.
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November 23, 2015
Answer: Dying skin on smokers Most
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November 23, 2015
Answer: Dying skin on smokers Most
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October 15, 2015
Answer: What is the percentage of dying skin on smokers having a Facelift? Thank you for ypur question. The effects of continue on a face lift results in greater then 10X the increase in skin necrosis. Discontinue smoking for 6 weeks prior to a Facelift.
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October 15, 2015
Answer: What is the percentage of dying skin on smokers having a Facelift? Thank you for ypur question. The effects of continue on a face lift results in greater then 10X the increase in skin necrosis. Discontinue smoking for 6 weeks prior to a Facelift.
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October 12, 2015
Answer: Skin Loss in Smokers after Facelift You are referring to the feared complication of skin slough after facelift surgery. As you imply, smokers have a significantly higher risk for this problem to arise. The exact risk depends on multiple factors including facelift technique: It can be minimized by using a deep-plane facelift but the risk is still higher than in non-smokers. Numbers found in the literature range from 3% to 20%.
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October 12, 2015
Answer: Skin Loss in Smokers after Facelift You are referring to the feared complication of skin slough after facelift surgery. As you imply, smokers have a significantly higher risk for this problem to arise. The exact risk depends on multiple factors including facelift technique: It can be minimized by using a deep-plane facelift but the risk is still higher than in non-smokers. Numbers found in the literature range from 3% to 20%.
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September 21, 2015
Answer: Facelift in smoker If you have skin necrosis and slough YOUR incidence is 100%. We know there is a very significantly higher risk in smokers and our best medical advice is to prevent any potential complication you can. Stop smoking! It not only raises the risk of necrosis but slows healing, increases your risk of infection and lung problems. Most facial plastics surgeons will NOT operate on a smoker. Your primary care physician can advise Wellbutrin or Chantix, both of which can be continued during the peri operative period. Nicotine replacement is NOT acceptable.
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September 21, 2015
Answer: Facelift in smoker If you have skin necrosis and slough YOUR incidence is 100%. We know there is a very significantly higher risk in smokers and our best medical advice is to prevent any potential complication you can. Stop smoking! It not only raises the risk of necrosis but slows healing, increases your risk of infection and lung problems. Most facial plastics surgeons will NOT operate on a smoker. Your primary care physician can advise Wellbutrin or Chantix, both of which can be continued during the peri operative period. Nicotine replacement is NOT acceptable.
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