Hi, I'm preparing for my TT and breast lift. I pretty much quit smoking about 8 weeks ago with the exception of maybe one night a week when I was drinking. Over Thanksgiving I did give in and smoke about half a pack a day for a couple of days. Now I'm back to not smoking. I have preop 11 days from last cig and surgery 13 days after that. I know I pushed it to much but how long does it really take to get the nicotine and cotinine out of my system and pass the test ?
December 12, 2020
Answer: Nicotine and Plastic Surgery Don't Mix #RealTalkwithDr.E Thank you for your question. TBH, I'm not really sure how long you need to be nicotine free to pass "the test". However, that's not what you should really be worried about. Your main concern should be making sure your nicotine free for an adequate length of time for your surgery. The absolute minimum time you should be nicotine free before your surgery is two weeks, but longer would be safer. Nicotine is a very powerful vasoconstrictor (cuts off blood flow). That can mean the difference between a good result when you're nicotine free and an absolute disaster when you have nicotine in your system before surgery. By absolute disaster, I'm referring to your nipple turning black, dying and falling off. If this scares you a little bit, you should be. Being nicotine free for surgery is the one thing you can easily control to give yourself the best chance for a good outcome.
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December 12, 2020
Answer: Nicotine and Plastic Surgery Don't Mix #RealTalkwithDr.E Thank you for your question. TBH, I'm not really sure how long you need to be nicotine free to pass "the test". However, that's not what you should really be worried about. Your main concern should be making sure your nicotine free for an adequate length of time for your surgery. The absolute minimum time you should be nicotine free before your surgery is two weeks, but longer would be safer. Nicotine is a very powerful vasoconstrictor (cuts off blood flow). That can mean the difference between a good result when you're nicotine free and an absolute disaster when you have nicotine in your system before surgery. By absolute disaster, I'm referring to your nipple turning black, dying and falling off. If this scares you a little bit, you should be. Being nicotine free for surgery is the one thing you can easily control to give yourself the best chance for a good outcome.
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December 7, 2020
Answer: Nicotine I encourage you to speak to your surgeon openly and honestly about your nicotine use. Safety is the number one priority during surgery and you don't want to do anything to put yourself at higher risk. Nicotine can impede blood flow and put you at risk for complications during recovery. Decide together with your surgeon what is best for you based on your nicotine use and surgical plan.
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December 7, 2020
Answer: Nicotine I encourage you to speak to your surgeon openly and honestly about your nicotine use. Safety is the number one priority during surgery and you don't want to do anything to put yourself at higher risk. Nicotine can impede blood flow and put you at risk for complications during recovery. Decide together with your surgeon what is best for you based on your nicotine use and surgical plan.
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