I am aware you can’t smoke for 2 months prior to surgery but how soon after surgery can you resume smoking?
Answer: Smoking cessation Thank you for your question! For my patients having any procedure, I require that they are completely nicotine free for 4 weeks prior to and 6 weeks post surgery. Best of luck!
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Answer: Smoking cessation Thank you for your question! For my patients having any procedure, I require that they are completely nicotine free for 4 weeks prior to and 6 weeks post surgery. Best of luck!
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question. You should wait a couple of months because your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question. You should wait a couple of months because your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Smoking after surgery You probably already know that quitting would be your best option. However, if you need to start smoking again, the longer the wait before resuming, the better. A month or two would be best, but your surgeon will let you know what they recommend.
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Smoking after surgery You probably already know that quitting would be your best option. However, if you need to start smoking again, the longer the wait before resuming, the better. A month or two would be best, but your surgeon will let you know what they recommend.
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January 2, 2018
Answer: Ideally, you never resume smoking Each surgeon has different rules on this, but the best option is to never resume. Aside from increasing your risk of cancer, and compromising wound healing, it makes you look much older faster. If you are having a breast implant procedure, you will also increase your chances of capsular contracture if you smoke. If you are having anything done to the face, the best thing you can do to maintain results and not show visible aging as quickly, is to not smoke and wear sunscreen. If you intend to resume regardless, I would recommend checking with your surgeon in advance of the procedure to make sure you are compliant with her/his specific instructions.
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January 2, 2018
Answer: Ideally, you never resume smoking Each surgeon has different rules on this, but the best option is to never resume. Aside from increasing your risk of cancer, and compromising wound healing, it makes you look much older faster. If you are having a breast implant procedure, you will also increase your chances of capsular contracture if you smoke. If you are having anything done to the face, the best thing you can do to maintain results and not show visible aging as quickly, is to not smoke and wear sunscreen. If you intend to resume regardless, I would recommend checking with your surgeon in advance of the procedure to make sure you are compliant with her/his specific instructions.
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January 2, 2018
Answer: How soon can I smoke after surgery? Thank you for your question. After surgery you should continue to stop smoking 4-6 weeks. Smoking while in the healing process could potentially cause complications. The best thing to do is listen to your plastic surgeons post operative instructions for an easy recovery. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook ChicagoOrland Park
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January 2, 2018
Answer: How soon can I smoke after surgery? Thank you for your question. After surgery you should continue to stop smoking 4-6 weeks. Smoking while in the healing process could potentially cause complications. The best thing to do is listen to your plastic surgeons post operative instructions for an easy recovery. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook ChicagoOrland Park
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