Smoking after BBL - would it ruin my results?

Dear Fabulous727180,
I understand your concern. Generally speaking, smoking is linked with an increased risk of complications. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thanks for your question. Smoking before and after surgery can cause complications and delay healing, which is why it is not recommended. Hope this helps. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.

Smoking has varied effects on all areas of surgery and healing. First, smoking increases risks during surgery for heart attacks, blood clots and pulmonary emboli (blood clots going to the lungs), higher infection rates and much slower healing in general.
If you stopped smoking for a month post surgery, your risks are much lower for most of these effects.
My main question is....WHY START SMOKING AGAIN???
It also causes you to age faster and most definitely decreases life span or quality of life in later years.