Light Smoker Quitting 3 Weeks Before Deep-plane Midface Lift?

May 30, 2010
Asked By:meticulousconsumer in San Francisco CA

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?

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May 20, 2012

Answer: Stop Smoking Before Midface or Facelift Surgery

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 20, 2012

Answer: Stop Smoking Before Midface or Facelift Surgery

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 2, 2010

Answer: Were you advised to stop smoking by your surgeon?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 2, 2010

Answer: Were you advised to stop smoking by your surgeon?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answer: Smoking and surgery

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