I've had liposuction to the arms. I was awake during surgery and I am not on antibiotics or painkillers, just tylenol. I'm a smoker. And I smoked a cigarette right after my procedure. I'm currently one day post op. Will smoking reverse the results of the liposuction, or? And when is it okay to consume alcohol post liposuction given that I am not on medication?
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November 27, 2018
Answer: Nicotine & Alcohol Consumption After Liposuction
Thank you very much for your question. Smoking decreases
circulation, which can be detrimental to your liposuction results, as it can
cause delayed healing. Surgical patients should avoid smoking of any kind,
including e-cigarettes or marijuana, for six weeks prior to their procedure,...
Thank you for asking about your liposuction.There is a general rule that an outpatient liposuction should be 5000 cc or less about 5 quarts.Larger liposuctions are generally done in hospital with an overnight stay -Some outpatient specialty centers with onsite support and anesthesiologists ...
Anemia or low red blood cell count will interfere with healing, especially after a surgical procedure. I would advise correcting the anemia BEFORE the procedure. Elective cosmetic procedures should only be performed under ideal circumstances, no exceptions.Good Luck!
