I am 1 day away from my tummy tuck and had a few pinches of cocaine drug 3 days ago, is this a concern?

Do not proceed with your surgery as you are at marked increased risks of complications from both recent use of cocaine and ongoing nicotine use. You need to have medical clearance at a minimum from the anesthesiologist who needs to know of this history, and need to be off both cocaine and nicotine for months prior to elective surgery. I also strongly recommend that you are candid with your surgeon and never hold back medical details that could affect your health. There is a sacred patient physician relationship restricting him from sharing any of your medical information

I think deep down you already know the answer.  This is a big problem, using cocaine before or after surgery has significant risks.  I appreciate your openness, notify your surgeon and be completely honest with him/her.  

Illicit cocaine use involves different degrees of impurity and strength (the actual drug is usually "cut" several times to decrease potency and increase profit for the seller), so the user never really knows what those "few pinches" really contained.What if your surgeon came in the day of surgery and said s/he used a few pinches of street-purchased cocaine prior to performing your surgery? Would you think THAT is OK, or would you cancel surgery and consider finding another surgeon?People die every day from illegal drug use. This is one reason they are illegal. Why would you even consider undergoing elective surgery having used cocaine, which can affect circulation, heart function, and cause sudden death, especially when combined with anesthetic drugs?Notify your surgeon. Immediately. Cancel surgery. Please get help for your drug use. You do not want to die as a result of elective cosmetic surgery being performed on an illegal drug abuser. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

Yes, this is a big concern.
Cocaine causes
decreased blood supply to the heart, which in turn decreases the amount of
oxygen that can reach your tissues. This could cause serious problems or even death
while you are under general anesthesia during surgery. You should definitely
not go through with this surgery.

I highly and strongly recommend you speak with your plastic surgeon openly. The use of cocaine can affect not only the outcome of your surgery, but can also cause dire complications during your surgery. I highly advise that you do not proceed with this elective surgery in light of your cocaine use.

I would VERY STRONGLY recommend that you not proceed with your surgery due to the recent cocaine use. In my practice I would ask that you be off of the drug for AT LEAST 1 month, otherwise, you can have potentially dangerous issues come up during surgery. It's very important to discuss your history honestly with your surgeon and anesthesiologist. Best wishes.

Greetings. The use of cocaine before any type of surgery is a major concern. This is definitely something you want to tell your surgeon. Your surgeon may delay the procedure in light of this as it puts you at a higher risk for complications. As Dr. Tholen mentioned in his response, you probably would not want your surgeon taking a "few pinches of cocaine" if he or she were to operate on you.

Cocaine use prior to surgery under general anesthesia is extremely risk. You should discuss this issue and the potential for substance abuse with your surgeon today. You might want to rethink going under the knife anytime soon. Dr. Burnett

Absolutely! Cocaine can cause serious heart problems, so you need to inform your surgeon and probably postpone your procedure a couple of weeks.Do not take that risk.

Thank
you for your question about your tummy tuck. I strongly urge you to be
honest and open with your plastic surgeon and anesthesia provider as soon as
possible and let them know. What may seem like "just a little bit" may
have big consequences on your procedure. -Dr. Coan