I inhaled second hand smoke 3 days after Infini RF treatment. Will it have any impact on my results?

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3 days after my 1st Infini treatment (face), I had some friends over. I never smoke but they do, so I was exposed to second hand smoke for 7-8 hours on and off. For 3 hours, we were indoors when they were smoking. The windows were open but some smoke remained in the room. The other 5 hours, we were outdoors, so I seldom inhaled or got direct smoke in my face. I have not been exposed to any smoke ever since. I eat healthy and sleep well. Will the secondhand smoke have any effect on the results?

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

The infini micro holes are well sealed at 24 hours. Therefore, there should be no adverse effects from second hand smoke exposure 72 hours after the treatment. Your concern about smoke is important since it affects our skin and overall health.

Germán Newall, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. The smoke should not affect your results. You can contact your provider if you are concerned.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There is no reason why the second hand smoke would affect your infini RF results. I suggest seeing an expert if you are concerned.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

What you described will not affect results. However, smoking will definitely affect results of cosmetic procedures, particularly ones which require collagen stimulation. See link for more information.

Omar Ibrahimi, MD, PhD · Answer

I don't think it will make a major impact on your results but in general smoking does slow down and impair wound healing.

I inhaled second hand smoke 3 days after Infini RF treatment. Will it have any impact on my results?

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