Is no smoking 2 weeks before and after enough for a heavy smoker?

January 16, 2022
Asked By:katiecat083 in New York, New York

Hi I'm a long term (16 years) heavy smoker planning to get a rhinoplasty. The surgeons website says I must refrain from smoking for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the surgery. Is this sufficient for a long term heavy smoker would you say? Would you also tell me if taking omega 3 supplements is a problem for a future rhinoplasty patient? Also wondering about probiotic supplements and whether or not cannabis edibles are ok (I understand I can't smoke it but can I eat it?) or CBD products? Open to any other suggestions that might help a long term heavy smoker to quit smoking and/or the surgery prep and recovery. Thank you.

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January 18, 2022

Answer: Smoking

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