Why Can't I Have Neck or Facelift as a Smoker?

January 21, 2012
Asked By:firefly5050 in Portland, OR

I've had both upper and lower eye lid surgery, arm reduction and a tummy tuck. I am a smoker and am 51 years old. I've healed fine in all cases. Why can't I have a neck or facelift?

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November 7, 2012

Answer: Smoking & Facelifts

November 7, 2012

Answer: Smoking & Facelifts

March 2, 2012

Answer: Facelift as a smoker

March 2, 2012

Answer: Facelift as a smoker

February 20, 2012

Answer: Smoking negatively affects any surgery

February 20, 2012

Answer: Smoking negatively affects any surgery

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