it will be 4 weeks from the date i stopped smoking till the date of my tummy tuck and I am starting to worry about this condition. Is there anything else I can do to decrease the chances of necrosis?
March 26, 2014
Answer: Smoking before a Tummy Tuck This is a difficult question to answer. You did not mention how much you smoked or for how long. Every surgeon has his or her own protocol regarding operating on smokers (or former smokers), therefore I would advise you to discuss this with your surgeon. Additionally, you should avoid any form of nicotine delivery whether it is patches, gum, e-cigarettes, or second-hand smoke for the post-operative time frame that your surgeon requires. Hopefully your smoking cessation will become permanent. Good luck to you.
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March 26, 2014
Answer: Smoking before a Tummy Tuck This is a difficult question to answer. You did not mention how much you smoked or for how long. Every surgeon has his or her own protocol regarding operating on smokers (or former smokers), therefore I would advise you to discuss this with your surgeon. Additionally, you should avoid any form of nicotine delivery whether it is patches, gum, e-cigarettes, or second-hand smoke for the post-operative time frame that your surgeon requires. Hopefully your smoking cessation will become permanent. Good luck to you.
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March 24, 2014
Answer: Necrosis risks with tt There is some controversy regarding when to smoke to optimize safety from tt. Some doctors will still do a tt in smokers.What is in your control is staying away from tobacco and second hand smoke. Walk flexed at the hip. Check with your doctor at every turn to be sure you have his blessings first.sek
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March 24, 2014
Answer: Necrosis risks with tt There is some controversy regarding when to smoke to optimize safety from tt. Some doctors will still do a tt in smokers.What is in your control is staying away from tobacco and second hand smoke. Walk flexed at the hip. Check with your doctor at every turn to be sure you have his blessings first.sek
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