How long before and after a tummy tuck can recreational drug use be resumed?

November 8, 2016
Asked By:pistol68 in Philadelphia, PA

I know it's be best to stop using drugs all together, however I occasionally use Molly and cocaine when I'm at concerts. I am also a smoker and my Dr. Told me I need to quit a minimum of 8 weeks prior to my surgery. Do I need to stop these types of drugs the same amount of time before my surgery? From what I have read 6 weeks post op I should be safe to return to use. I plan on telling my Dr about my drug use as well, I'm just curious right now before I make the decision to stop smoking!

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November 10, 2016

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