While it is ideal to stop smoking prior to a procedure, I find it discriminating to refuse surgery to an active smoker. My friend, (an alcoholic) went through surgery without a question. A Colleague, (pot smoker), not a problem. Me, who wants a breast reduction, has been turned away from Ontario surgeons. I'm in pain, and find my relief (albeit sad), in smoking instead of popping pills... Perhaps if I felt better and wasn't in constant back pain, I'd be more encouraged to quit....
August 1, 2018
Answer: Smoking through breast reduction Thanks for your question! It is not discrimination. Alcohol, while is not the safest if misused, just needs to be stopped 72 hours prior. I would have made a marijuana user quit that also prior to surgery. Your surgeon is trying to do what is in YOUR best interest. A breast reduction should be a positive experience and worst case scenario if you don't quit smoking, you could experience necrosis and lose one or both of your areolas. Good luck.
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Smoking through breast reduction Thanks for your question! It is not discrimination. Alcohol, while is not the safest if misused, just needs to be stopped 72 hours prior. I would have made a marijuana user quit that also prior to surgery. Your surgeon is trying to do what is in YOUR best interest. A breast reduction should be a positive experience and worst case scenario if you don't quit smoking, you could experience necrosis and lose one or both of your areolas. Good luck.
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Smoking Smoking as its own risks with surgery and surgical outcome. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Smoking Smoking as its own risks with surgery and surgical outcome. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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