Do I need to stop smoking before plastic surgery?

April 21, 2009
Asked By:ArmyWife04 in killeen, TX

I had a consultation today for a Breast Augmentation and a Tummy Tuck. The doctor said that I would need to stop smoking 6 weeks before surgery. Is that true? I've researched all over the Internet and people are saying 2, 3, maybe 4 weeks. I'm kind of confused and don't know what is right.

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