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?
Answer: Secondhand smoke While secondhand exposure to smoke is always discouraged, it is unlikely to result in a positive screen for nicotine. For this to occur, prolonged exposure would likely be necessary.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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Answer: Secondhand smoke While secondhand exposure to smoke is always discouraged, it is unlikely to result in a positive screen for nicotine. For this to occur, prolonged exposure would likely be necessary.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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Answer: Secondhand smoke in wound healing Plastic surgeons warn their patients who smoke to stop at least 6 weeks prior to certain procedures that can be severely be affected by their own smoking , such as tummy tucks, facelifts , breast lifts and reductions. We do know that secondhand smoke can cause issues and conditions including lung cancer and even have some studies indicating it might cause wound healing issues. Therefore there is a possibility you could test positive in a nicotine test....but most likely not. I would ask the doctor to call you directly if there is a positive test. He can reconsider your case after you talk directly to him and not the patient coordinator. I do not test my patients for smoking as we have warned them of the consequences and they sign a smoking waiver.
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Answer: Secondhand smoke in wound healing Plastic surgeons warn their patients who smoke to stop at least 6 weeks prior to certain procedures that can be severely be affected by their own smoking , such as tummy tucks, facelifts , breast lifts and reductions. We do know that secondhand smoke can cause issues and conditions including lung cancer and even have some studies indicating it might cause wound healing issues. Therefore there is a possibility you could test positive in a nicotine test....but most likely not. I would ask the doctor to call you directly if there is a positive test. He can reconsider your case after you talk directly to him and not the patient coordinator. I do not test my patients for smoking as we have warned them of the consequences and they sign a smoking waiver.
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January 10, 2016
Answer: Can secondhand smoke cause a positive nicotine test? BBL in 1 week That would be very unlikely unless in close proximity with prolonged exposure.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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January 10, 2016
Answer: Can secondhand smoke cause a positive nicotine test? BBL in 1 week That would be very unlikely unless in close proximity with prolonged exposure.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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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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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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