Can secondhand smoke impact my BBL results?

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I just got my BBL done and I’m 2 weeks post-op. My doctor told me that if I smoke cigarettes or am around smoke it’ll effect my results as in the fat cells would be killed. I live in an apartment and my neighbors keep smoking cigarettes so I have to walk by them for a quick minute. I cover my nose and mouth and try not to inhale it. Do you think it’ll affect my results?

Lane Smith, MD · Answer

Hello, The exposure you are describing will not likely effect you, as it is brief and only in passing. The reason many surgeons suggest that patients should not smoke or be exposed to prolonged second hand smoke is because it effects circulation. Any negative effects on circulation could lead to prolonged wound healing, etc. Hope this helps. Best Wishes,Dr. Lane Smith Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Las Vegas, NV

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist. 
Great question.  It is unlikely that it will have a negative effect on your results. If you are concerned, I suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon. 
I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD
#CoreAesthetic
Butt Augmentation Specialist
Liposuction Specialist
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear hopingtogetmybblsoon,based on your description it is unlikely that it will have a negative effect on your results. If you are concerned, I suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
It is unlikely that your results will get affected by the exposure you are describing. If you have any concerns, or if the situation doesn't improve, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Brief exposure like walking by someone is not going to affect your BBL results; the most important factors to your success are technique of fat harvest, processing, and grafting.

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