I am scheduled for a deep plane mid facelift and have been a light to moderate smoker for nearly a decade. I stopped smoking but it will be only 21 days of no smoking before my surgery (and I won't smoke at all after obviously!) I am 31 and in good health. Should I be worried?
Answers (10)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
May 20, 2012
Answer: Stop Smoking Before Midface or Facelift Surgery
Hi,
If you have Very droopy Nasolabial folds then a midfacelift maybe an option for you. Age is less of a factor when looking to make structural changes to your face. Of course you have to make sure that your expectations are met with the surgery proposed. It would be easier to give you advice...
Flying after orbital fracture is not a problem. In the military when soldiers are wounded in Afghanistan many are flown to Germany for definitive treatment. It should be no problem.
This is a very good question. I would like to caution you that a "short scar Facelift" will impede the ability of the Surgeon to remove excess neck skin. If you have significant cervical (neck) laxity, a short scar incision may not be adequate for your concerns. Facelift...