I have a tummy tuck scheduled in a few days. In the past 2 month i have smoked @3-5 cigarettes. I have been smoking for years but only @1(maybe 2) a day. I've stopped for the most part but have smoked a few in the last 2 months. Should i reschedule my surgery because of that or will I be ok? My general health is very good but have concern! Thank you!!
April 5, 2017
Answer: Smoking and tummy tuck Thanks for your question. It's best to be honest with your surgeon and let him/her know. Together, you can make a decision. Tummy tuck has one of the highest complication rates in cosmetic surgery procedures, so anything that increases risks of wound healing problems is not good. Smoking increases risks of wound healing problems. If you do go forward with surgery you should be very strict for at least 2 weeks after surgery to not smoke. Best wishes.
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April 5, 2017
Answer: Smoking and tummy tuck Thanks for your question. It's best to be honest with your surgeon and let him/her know. Together, you can make a decision. Tummy tuck has one of the highest complication rates in cosmetic surgery procedures, so anything that increases risks of wound healing problems is not good. Smoking increases risks of wound healing problems. If you do go forward with surgery you should be very strict for at least 2 weeks after surgery to not smoke. Best wishes.
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Asking for trouble Blood supply relies on excellent oxygenation for healing after surgery. Smoking can lead to a multitude of problems including fat necrosis, scarring, infection, and skin loss!
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Asking for trouble Blood supply relies on excellent oxygenation for healing after surgery. Smoking can lead to a multitude of problems including fat necrosis, scarring, infection, and skin loss!
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April 5, 2017
Answer: Smoking before a tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Any amount of nicotine (smoking, gum, e-cigarettes, second hand smoke, etc) is detrimental to the healing process, most especially for an extensive incision like a tummy tuck. As you have only smoked a very low number of cigarettes, your risk would be low, but still much more than if you had never smoked. Absolutely avoid any kind of nicotine exposure after your surgery in order to avoid serious complications (wound separation, infection, etc). You should most certainly have a candid conversation with your plastic surgeon about your smoking and come to a mutual decision as to whether to proceed with your surgery or not. Best wishes!
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April 5, 2017
Answer: Smoking before a tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Any amount of nicotine (smoking, gum, e-cigarettes, second hand smoke, etc) is detrimental to the healing process, most especially for an extensive incision like a tummy tuck. As you have only smoked a very low number of cigarettes, your risk would be low, but still much more than if you had never smoked. Absolutely avoid any kind of nicotine exposure after your surgery in order to avoid serious complications (wound separation, infection, etc). You should most certainly have a candid conversation with your plastic surgeon about your smoking and come to a mutual decision as to whether to proceed with your surgery or not. Best wishes!
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