Second hand smoke before otoplasty?

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i do not smoke or use any nicotine but my roommates use hookah and vape in the house is this okay to be around in my home?

Marc Polacco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Smoke is damaging to small blood vessels, and this is especially true for healing wounds. Avoidance of second-hand smoke would be advised, especially during the first few days of healing. All the best.
-Dr. P

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Second hand smokes should not be an issue but you need to let your surgeon know. I doubt it will be an issue

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It would be ideal not having any nicotine in your system to allow full and optimal healing. Secondhand smoke probably won't make a difference, but it is important talk to your surgeon directly about it several weeks before the surgery

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