Postpone Laser Resurfacing and Facelift for Smoker?

February 10, 2010
Asked By:gypsygirl in maryland

I'm due to have Laser resurfacing, upper eyes and a lower Facelift in 1 week. I have smoked 2 cigarettes a day for the last week. Should I postpone my surgery?For the last 6 weeks, I had cut my smoking from 1 pack to 2-6 cigarettes a day and as I said this last week I've had 2 cigs a day. I hopefully plan on smoking no more prior to surgery.

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February 11, 2010

Answer: Surgery and smoking

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February 11, 2010

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May 20, 2012

Answer: Smoking Dangerous for Facelift patients

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May 20, 2012

Answer: Smoking Dangerous for Facelift patients

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June 14, 2011

Answer: You should listen to your surgeon and do what is recommended

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Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist
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June 14, 2011

Answer: You should listen to your surgeon and do what is recommended

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July 27, 2015

Answer: Smoking compromises surgical healing

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February 16, 2010

Answer: You should quit smoking before having facelift and laser resurfacing

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February 16, 2010

Answer: You should quit smoking before having facelift and laser resurfacing

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June 22, 2015

Answer: Smoking and Facelift

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Answer: Smoking and Facelift

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