Smoking before liposuction for lipoma. Will the anesthetic cause any problems?

December 23, 2016
Asked By:thedarkknightgfg in Madurai, IN

I'm 30 years old male and I have nearly 20-30 lipomas. Going to remove all those with liposuction. My question is, I'm a pack a day smoker and 18hrs before surgery only I stopped smoking. Will the anesthetic face any problem with me? Do I need to cancel the surgery? please help!

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December 27, 2016

Answer: Smoking

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 27, 2016

Answer: Smoking

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 25, 2016

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December 25, 2016

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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 24, 2016

Answer: Smoking?

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 24, 2016

Answer: Smoking?

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Best is to stop smoking for at least 8 weeks prior to surgery or, if not, at least for 24 hours before surgery.

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Answer: Best is to stop smoking for at least 8 weeks prior to surgery or, if not, at least for 24 hours before surgery.

December 27, 2016

Answer: Effect of smoking on anesthesia

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Answer: Effect of smoking on anesthesia

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