Smoking and Smart Lipo on Neck/Jowls

March 3, 2011
Asked By:Downers Grove2677 in Downers Grove

I am considering having the smartlipo done on my jowls/neck area. The doctor said it can only be done on non-smokers. Why is this, or is this correct?

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March 7, 2018

Answer: Avoid smoking before and after liposuction.

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 7, 2018

Answer: Avoid smoking before and after liposuction.

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 24, 2011

Answer: Smoking slows down the healing process...

Andrew Miller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 24, 2011

Answer: Smoking slows down the healing process...

Andrew Miller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 11, 2011

Answer: Smoking should be curtailed before, during and after liposuction

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 11, 2011

Answer: Smoking should be curtailed before, during and after liposuction

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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December 27, 2013

Answer: Smoking is a modest liposuction risk

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December 27, 2013

Answer: Smoking is a modest liposuction risk

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March 7, 2018

Answer: We always try to ask our patients to stop smoking before and after surgery

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March 7, 2018

Answer: We always try to ask our patients to stop smoking before and after surgery

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