Is smoking hookah harmful prior to going in for a tummy tuck revision and back lift?

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Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Smoke contains 4000 toxic substances.  The
effects of each of these substances on the outcome of tummy tuck has not been
studied individually.  The most important issues with cigarette smoke is
the carbon monoxide, which compromises the oxygen delivery to the healing
tissues, and the nicotine, which causes spasm of the blood vessels delivering
blood to the healing wound.  Anything that compromises healing can lead to
an increase risk of infection, wound separation, or tissue necrosis.  Clearly eliminating the smoke is important
because of the carbon monoxide poisoning of the blood.  Eliminating
nicotine is important as well.  It would be wise to stay away from
nicotine and carbon monoxide until everything is completely healed.

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Any kind of smoking ( cigarets, hookah, electronic cigarettes) is bad for healing process after any surgery, including elective plastic surgery like tummy tuck revision and back lift.Patients who smoke before and after surgery may develop necrosis of the tissues (necrosis = death of the tissues). Therefore, patients must stop smoking cigarets, hookah, etc at least 2 to 3 weeks before surgery

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

#TummyTuckRevision surgery Revision surgery is unusual but may be desired for several reasons. Most revisions should be done after 9-12 months.  One cause for revision surgery are “dog ears” at the ends of the incisions. Excess fat or loose skin may require liposuction and skin excision to obtain the best result.In any case;  smoking of any type may be harmful and certainly should be refrained from before and after surgery

Richard Rosenblum, MD · Answer

Because you are planning elective cosmetic surgery you have theopportunity to get your self in a  position to minimize your recovery and maximize your results.    Avoid aspirin, aspirin products,  fish oil, flax seed oil, excess vitamin E,  alcohol  and smoking.  Especially  with abdominoplasty surgery which is a major surgery and good circulation is critical for good wound healing.    Good Luck!

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Yes, smoking of any kind will be detrimental to your health. It slows down healing, leading to a much higher potential for wound issues. Stop smoking or don't have the surgery. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Is smoking hookah harmful prior to going in for a tummy tuck revision and back lift?

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Answer: Smoking prior to surgery

Answer: Smoking prior to surgery

Answer: Yes. No smoking of any kind.

Answer: Yes. No smoking of any kind.

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Is smoking hookah harmful prior to going in for a tummy tuck revision and back lift?

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Answer: Smoking prior to surgery

Answer: Smoking prior to surgery

Answer: Yes. No smoking of any kind.

Answer: Yes. No smoking of any kind.

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