I'm being put under general Anastasia tomorrow for a breast augmentation. I'm a smoker and have stopped but for only 24 hours. I know usually they want you to stop way before that. But am I going to die because it's only been 24 hours since I've stopped?
Answer: Smoking and anesthesia Smoking affects the lungs and can affect your reaction to anesthesia. In particular, smokers tend to have more secretions. However, let the anesthesiologist know you are a smoker and they will be able to deal with it safely.
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Answer: Smoking and anesthesia Smoking affects the lungs and can affect your reaction to anesthesia. In particular, smokers tend to have more secretions. However, let the anesthesiologist know you are a smoker and they will be able to deal with it safely.
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Answer: Anesthesia and smoking Thank you for your question. Your risk of dying is extremely low from anesthesia because of smoking. It will however increase the risk of wound healing. I would visit with your plastic surgeon to discuss and possibly delay surgery if you know you are planning to quit to optimize your outcomes.
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Answer: Anesthesia and smoking Thank you for your question. Your risk of dying is extremely low from anesthesia because of smoking. It will however increase the risk of wound healing. I would visit with your plastic surgeon to discuss and possibly delay surgery if you know you are planning to quit to optimize your outcomes.
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June 12, 2015
Answer: Tell your surgeon I advise my patients to stop smoking at least for 2 weeks prior to surgery. Delayed wound healing is a common problem after surgery for smokers. Please discuss this with your surgeon. He/she may want to postpone the surgery. Best of luck.
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June 12, 2015
Answer: Tell your surgeon I advise my patients to stop smoking at least for 2 weeks prior to surgery. Delayed wound healing is a common problem after surgery for smokers. Please discuss this with your surgeon. He/she may want to postpone the surgery. Best of luck.
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April 24, 2015
Answer: Smoking and general anesthesia You did not include any of your background health information to help answer this question more definitively but as a general rule your risks of anesthesia increase more with underlying health conditions related to your heart and lungs.If you are young and healthy smoking is more likely to impact wound healing only. You will need to pay particular attention to deep breathing post operatively to help prevent pneumonia but you will not die from anesthesia simply because you smoke.Your surgeon and your medical doctor assess these risks factors prior to your surgery to determine your relative risk.However, the longer you can refrain from smoking prior to surgery the less likely smoking will impact your recovery.
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April 24, 2015
Answer: Smoking and general anesthesia You did not include any of your background health information to help answer this question more definitively but as a general rule your risks of anesthesia increase more with underlying health conditions related to your heart and lungs.If you are young and healthy smoking is more likely to impact wound healing only. You will need to pay particular attention to deep breathing post operatively to help prevent pneumonia but you will not die from anesthesia simply because you smoke.Your surgeon and your medical doctor assess these risks factors prior to your surgery to determine your relative risk.However, the longer you can refrain from smoking prior to surgery the less likely smoking will impact your recovery.
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April 23, 2015
Answer: Smoking and anesthesia The reason to quit smoking really has more to do with your surgery and healing process as well as potential risks associated specifically with breasts and blood supply to the nipples. You will be fine from an anesthetic standpoint, but from a surgery and healing standpoint, you really should discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon so he or she is aware that you have not quit smoking. It may be in your best interest to delay the surgery. Best of luck!
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April 23, 2015
Answer: Smoking and anesthesia The reason to quit smoking really has more to do with your surgery and healing process as well as potential risks associated specifically with breasts and blood supply to the nipples. You will be fine from an anesthetic standpoint, but from a surgery and healing standpoint, you really should discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon so he or she is aware that you have not quit smoking. It may be in your best interest to delay the surgery. Best of luck!
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