I had a breast lift on Oct 3 2014. I had been smoking free for 5 months. After 2 weeks post operation I started to have 1 cigarette a day. Is that going to interfere with the healing? Extremely worried. I have had one cigarette a day in the third week post operation. If I stop now will my healing process her back on track? How much damage have i done?
November 15, 2016
Answer: Smoking and breast lift Thank you for your question. Smoking before or after your surgery can increase your risk of developing complications including infection and wound healing problems. I tell my patients that it is ideal to stop a couple months ahead of surgery and then for a couple months after surgery. Please discuss with your surgeon what their guidelines are for your particular surgery.
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November 15, 2016
Answer: Smoking and breast lift Thank you for your question. Smoking before or after your surgery can increase your risk of developing complications including infection and wound healing problems. I tell my patients that it is ideal to stop a couple months ahead of surgery and then for a couple months after surgery. Please discuss with your surgeon what their guidelines are for your particular surgery.
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August 16, 2019
Answer: Smoking and Breast Lifts Thank you for your question. One cigarette a day is not a disaster, but a temptation for more than 1 in a day. None is ideal, but 1 is likely not a catastrophy. You know all t he smoking lectures, and increased risk of infection is also a risk factor.l Try a gum if the desire to smoke is too strong. I hope this helps!
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August 16, 2019
Answer: Smoking and Breast Lifts Thank you for your question. One cigarette a day is not a disaster, but a temptation for more than 1 in a day. None is ideal, but 1 is likely not a catastrophy. You know all t he smoking lectures, and increased risk of infection is also a risk factor.l Try a gum if the desire to smoke is too strong. I hope this helps!
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