Smoking after BBL - would it ruin my results?

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Hey, im a occasional smoker and i want to know if smoking after 4 weeks will ruin my bbl ? My doctor never said anything about smoking but my recovery time was 4 weeks.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

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

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

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.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

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.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

In terms of things, people can do to worsen their health and increase complications after surgery. Cigarette smoking is probably number one on the list.
The impact that smoking has an increase in complication rates varies, depending on which surgery is performed.
The overall health detriment by smoking, is fairly radical, but the influence on healing from Liposuction and fat transfer is not as great as it is for procedures, like a tummy, tuck, facelift, breast lift, or breast reduction. For these procedures, actively smoking cigarettes immediately before, and after the procedure can increase complication rates to 50% or greater.
No plastic surgeon is going to say it’s fine to smoke cigarettes but in the end, you’re a free person and get to make your own decisions.
Each provider will have their own reviews including postoperative instructions, and I suggest you talk to your provider to see how he or she feels about when it would be reasonable to start smoking if you insist on doing that.
My personal recommendation is to take this opportunity to quit for good.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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