I am not a heavy marijuana user. I smoke a few tokes 1-2x per week for neck pain and spasms. I was told not to smoke for 30 days but have seen where some docs say 2 weeks. I am in great health other than the neck problems. I would appreciate any thoughts.
Answer: Let your plastic surgeon know of your marijuana use. Although the few tokes you took shouldn’t adversely affect your facelift, it’s important to let your plastic surgeon know. It’s true that plastic surgeons vary in how long they say you should avoid smoking prior to surgery, with recommendations that range from 2 weeks to 1 month before the procedure. The reason for this is because smoking diminishes the blood’s ability to carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, which is an important component in healing. In the first few weeks as you heal from your facelift, seek an alternative to smoking marijuana for pain relief.
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Answer: Let your plastic surgeon know of your marijuana use. Although the few tokes you took shouldn’t adversely affect your facelift, it’s important to let your plastic surgeon know. It’s true that plastic surgeons vary in how long they say you should avoid smoking prior to surgery, with recommendations that range from 2 weeks to 1 month before the procedure. The reason for this is because smoking diminishes the blood’s ability to carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, which is an important component in healing. In the first few weeks as you heal from your facelift, seek an alternative to smoking marijuana for pain relief.
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October 13, 2016
Answer: Smoking prior to surgery Dear Alice,There is a reason why surgeons advise you not to smoke for 30 days prior to your surgery. It can adversely affect your body's ability to heal. My best advice would be for you to contact your plastic surgeon as he or she knows your case intimately. Kindly,Kouros Azar
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October 13, 2016
Answer: Smoking prior to surgery Dear Alice,There is a reason why surgeons advise you not to smoke for 30 days prior to your surgery. It can adversely affect your body's ability to heal. My best advice would be for you to contact your plastic surgeon as he or she knows your case intimately. Kindly,Kouros Azar
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