I'm scheduled for a breast lift with implants in 2 weeks. Was told that I couldnt smoke cigarettes - which is fine bc I am not a cig smoker. I do however enjoy smoking pot & find it's anti-anxiety effects to be very helpful, esp in calming nerves for upcoming surgery! I know cigs cause all sorts of complications-I didn't even think to ask the pot question! I'm not sure if it would be OK since it doesn't have all the chemicals &is used medicinally. Or is it the very act of smoking itself ?
December 18, 2015
Answer: Can I smoke marijuana before a breast lift with implants? Thank you for your question. In general all smoking prior to surgery can impair your wound healing ability, but in a number of different ways. It is true that the active ingredient in cigarettes is nicotine, which narrows your blood vessels and limits the amount of blood reaching your incisions. Though marijuana's active ingredient is THC, many times marijuana is mixed with tobacco, and subsequently nicotine. Secondly, marijuana can interfere with some of the medications used to put you to sleep for surgery, so it is important to stop in order to minimize these risks. Lastly, smoking of any kind also increases your coughing, which temporarily increases your blood pressure and heart rate potentially causing bleeding after surgery. Talk to your surgeon and anesthesiologist honestly about your usage, they can help you make the best decision.
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December 18, 2015
Answer: Can I smoke marijuana before a breast lift with implants? Thank you for your question. In general all smoking prior to surgery can impair your wound healing ability, but in a number of different ways. It is true that the active ingredient in cigarettes is nicotine, which narrows your blood vessels and limits the amount of blood reaching your incisions. Though marijuana's active ingredient is THC, many times marijuana is mixed with tobacco, and subsequently nicotine. Secondly, marijuana can interfere with some of the medications used to put you to sleep for surgery, so it is important to stop in order to minimize these risks. Lastly, smoking of any kind also increases your coughing, which temporarily increases your blood pressure and heart rate potentially causing bleeding after surgery. Talk to your surgeon and anesthesiologist honestly about your usage, they can help you make the best decision.
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December 21, 2015
Answer: Surgery Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well. I recommend you to quit smoking 3 to 4 weeks before your procedure. You can get skin necrossis if you smoke. You will not have the amount of oxygen needed to your skin and body to heal.
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December 21, 2015
Answer: Surgery Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well. I recommend you to quit smoking 3 to 4 weeks before your procedure. You can get skin necrossis if you smoke. You will not have the amount of oxygen needed to your skin and body to heal.
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