I stopped smoking 5 days before surgery. Should I be concerned?

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So I have a breast lift and implants. I quit smoking 5 days before my surgery. I am not a heavy smoker I only use e cigarettes but I only used it a few times a day. Should I be concerned?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

While you should ideally stop smoking for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your BAM, you must NOT smoke for a minimum or 24 hours before and 24 hours after surgery. Definitely stop smoking! Smoking reduces circulation to the skin and impedes healing.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear gigi2001,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. 5 days is a short period of smoking cessation. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would cancel your surgery, but I would suggest that you discuss this with your surgeon. E cigarettes are not safe. Please quit now.

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