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.

Answers (17)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
February 11, 2010

Answer: Surgery and smoking

4 people found this helpful
Brent Moelleken, MDBeverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
February 11, 2010

Answer: Surgery and smoking

4 people found this helpful
Brent Moelleken, MDBeverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
May 20, 2012

Answer: Smoking Dangerous for Facelift patients

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
May 20, 2012

Answer: Smoking Dangerous for Facelift patients

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 14, 2011

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

1 person found this helpful
Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist
June 14, 2011

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

1 person found this helpful
Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist

Recommended reading

Laser Resurfacing

Everything you need to know about Laser Resurfacing

  • 87% worth it
  • 653.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $2,659
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
February 16, 2010

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

Elizabeth Slass Lee, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2010

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

Elizabeth Slass Lee, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 22, 2015

Answer: Smoking and Facelift

3 people found this helpful
Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 22, 2015

Answer: Smoking and Facelift

3 people found this helpful
Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2010

Answer: If you smoke immediately prior to elective surgery, you will likely compromise your results

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2010

Answer: If you smoke immediately prior to elective surgery, you will likely compromise your results

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Laser Resurfacing

Everything you need to know about Laser Resurfacing

  • 87% worth it
  • 653.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $2,659
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT