I am scheduled for a mommy makeover ( breast lift and augmentation and tummy tuck with lipo) in 2 weeks, 13 days to be exact. I have been about a half a pack a day smoker for 11 years. Is 14 days enough time to quit before my procedure?
Answer: Is quitting smoking 14 days prior to mommy makeover enough time to reduce risks? Hello! Thank you for your question! The issue with nicotine is that it also acts as a vasoconstrictor, clamping down of blood vessels. Blood supply is always of great concern during any surgical procedure, but especially in such a procedure as a mastopexy and ummy tuck where the viability of the nipple-areolar complex as well as skin/tissue and belly button is obviously important. Since the vascularity to the area is already tenuous since it will be raised by cutting around the area, maximizing blood flow to the tissue is critical. Typically, we recommend at least 6 weeks of smoking cessation prior to and at least 6 weeks after any surgical procedure. The longer, the better. Nicotine always increases the risk for infection, nipple necrosis, poor scarring, and wound complications, as well as other health consequences including blood clots. The anesthesia risk is greater with general anesthesia as well as pulmonary issues/lung infections postoperatively. I would discuss this with your surgeon prior to your procedure. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Quitting smoking 2 weeks before mommy makeover, enough time? Smoking brings a significant risk of cancer, stroke, heat attack, etc. From a Plastic Surgery standpoint it is a vasoconstrictor. Wound healing is all about getting oxygen and needed entities to the wound. It is well known that patient who smoke have a tremendous increase in their rate of serious complications, (infections, wounds falling apart, etc.). Nicotine is the main vasoconstrictor, so getting a patch or lozenge of nicotine won't help the vasoconstriction. Best to be off the tobacco/nicotine entirely before surgery. Please be honest with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Together you can make a plan to quit and proceed with surgery. The amount of time between quitting and surgery will depend on the Plastic Surgeon and the procedure.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Quitting smoking 2 weeks before mommy makeover, enough time? Smoking brings a significant risk of cancer, stroke, heat attack, etc. From a Plastic Surgery standpoint it is a vasoconstrictor. Wound healing is all about getting oxygen and needed entities to the wound. It is well known that patient who smoke have a tremendous increase in their rate of serious complications, (infections, wounds falling apart, etc.). Nicotine is the main vasoconstrictor, so getting a patch or lozenge of nicotine won't help the vasoconstriction. Best to be off the tobacco/nicotine entirely before surgery. Please be honest with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Together you can make a plan to quit and proceed with surgery. The amount of time between quitting and surgery will depend on the Plastic Surgeon and the procedure.
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February 17, 2015
Answer: How long should I quit smoking before mom a mommy makeover? It is well known that smoking diminishes the blood supply to the skin. It is for this reason that smoking preoperatively can lead to significant wound healing problems and possible loss of skin. Many surgeons recommend stopping smoking for 6 weeks before in 4 weeks after. This will significantly diminished your risk for wound healing problems. It is probably safe to say however that you will still be at a risk higher than someone who is never smoked before. Considering the time in the expense that you are investing in this procedure it is best for you to do all
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Answer: How long should I quit smoking before mom a mommy makeover? It is well known that smoking diminishes the blood supply to the skin. It is for this reason that smoking preoperatively can lead to significant wound healing problems and possible loss of skin. Many surgeons recommend stopping smoking for 6 weeks before in 4 weeks after. This will significantly diminished your risk for wound healing problems. It is probably safe to say however that you will still be at a risk higher than someone who is never smoked before. Considering the time in the expense that you are investing in this procedure it is best for you to do all
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June 19, 2014
Answer: Smoking Smoking increases the risks of many complications during and after surgery. It is reccomendded that patients stop smoking atleast one month prior to surgery. The longer you stop, the better.
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Answer: Smoking Smoking increases the risks of many complications during and after surgery. It is reccomendded that patients stop smoking atleast one month prior to surgery. The longer you stop, the better.
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June 10, 2014
Answer: Smoking and Mommy Makover My typical recommendation when a patient is undergoing a tummy tuck and breast lift and augmentation is to quit smoking 2-3 months prior to your surgery date.
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Answer: Smoking and Mommy Makover My typical recommendation when a patient is undergoing a tummy tuck and breast lift and augmentation is to quit smoking 2-3 months prior to your surgery date.
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