My bbl is in 1 week. They do a nicotine test the day of surgery and they will not perform the surgery if the test is positive. I do not smoke (never have) but I work in a smoking establishment. My patient coordinator said its possible for secondhand smoke to cause a positive test. How many days before surgery should I stop working to ensure a negative test?
January 6, 2016
Answer: Second-Hand Smoke It is a pleasure to answer your question. The answer is no. In numerous studies, cotinine detection levels have been examined across specimen types and exposure rates for passive exposure. Cotinine tests have been clinically designed to accomodate for the minute traces commonly found from second-hand exposure when compared to levels found in smokers. The cutoff value of these tests are set to properly distinguish passive exposure from true smokers. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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January 6, 2016
Answer: Second-Hand Smoke It is a pleasure to answer your question. The answer is no. In numerous studies, cotinine detection levels have been examined across specimen types and exposure rates for passive exposure. Cotinine tests have been clinically designed to accomodate for the minute traces commonly found from second-hand exposure when compared to levels found in smokers. The cutoff value of these tests are set to properly distinguish passive exposure from true smokers. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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January 6, 2016
Answer: Secondhand smoke Dear Ms. Bbl_bunny,Depending on how much second hand smoke you inhale the answer is yes.I suggest 3-5 days to be on the safe side.I trust you have chosen a Pladtic Surgeon with experience Plastic Surgeons and who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who is ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes, R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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January 6, 2016
Answer: Secondhand smoke Dear Ms. Bbl_bunny,Depending on how much second hand smoke you inhale the answer is yes.I suggest 3-5 days to be on the safe side.I trust you have chosen a Pladtic Surgeon with experience Plastic Surgeons and who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who is ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes, R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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