I have been trying to quit/cut down and can't seem to smoke less then five cigarettes a day.
Answer: Smoking and BA Most experts unanimously agree that smoking increases the rate of breast augmentation surgical complications significantly. Just about all plastic surgeons strongly recommend women to stop smoking and all nicotine products well in advance of breast augmentation with breast implants. Many plastic surgeons recommend stopping all tobacco products several months prior to surgery.Here is the reason why: the nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products (including Nicorette gum, patches, etc) is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it makes the Smoking is a significant multiplier of many potential complications following surgery and breast augmentation with implants are no exception. Nicotine from smoking causes blood vessels to vasoconstrict ( tighten up). Over time, these constricted arteries and capillaries deliver less blood to the breast tissue which is needed for normal healing. Smokers therefore have an increased incidence of higher likelihood of complications such as infection, and in particular capsular contracture (hardening and distortion of the implants). General complications of surgery such as blood clots, anesthetic problems such as pneumonia are also increased. A scientific article in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicated that, among all forms of surgery, quitting smoking eight weeks prior was never associated with an increased risk of complications.In young patients you will probably statistically avoid these complications, why tempt fate by increasing your odds that something bad will happen.On a long term basis, smoking also causes accelerated aging of the skin and loss of elasticity. Hopefully these reasons will help give you the will power and courage to stop smoking.
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Answer: Yes You will hear different schools of thought on this, but smoking adversely impacts your healing from any surgery. So, if you can't quit then I would recommend not having the surgery. It's not worth the risk to your health. My best, Dr. Sheila Nazarian @drsheilanazarian on Instagram
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Answer: Yes You will hear different schools of thought on this, but smoking adversely impacts your healing from any surgery. So, if you can't quit then I would recommend not having the surgery. It's not worth the risk to your health. My best, Dr. Sheila Nazarian @drsheilanazarian on Instagram
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Answer: Breast Augmentation Hi & thank you for your question. It is always a good ides to quit smoking before having surgery, It can interfere with the healing process. Check with your surgeon on his/her instructions/restrictions on smoking. Best of luck.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation Hi & thank you for your question. It is always a good ides to quit smoking before having surgery, It can interfere with the healing process. Check with your surgeon on his/her instructions/restrictions on smoking. Best of luck.
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Answer: Smoking and Breast augmentation / breast implants Thank you for your enquiry. I advise my patients who are smokers to stop smoking ASAP but no later than 6 weeks prior to surgery and try not to start after surgery. One thing you should remember is that you will be having implants, so it is not just the question of wound healing issues, but smoking may also increase the risk of developing implant related complications such as capsular contracture (hardness of the capsule your body creates around the implant). Unfortunately this is not something that can be predicted in advance but it is important and should be taken into consideration if you are a smoker and planning to have breast implants. Best wishes Allen Rezai M.D.
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Answer: Smoking and Breast augmentation / breast implants Thank you for your enquiry. I advise my patients who are smokers to stop smoking ASAP but no later than 6 weeks prior to surgery and try not to start after surgery. One thing you should remember is that you will be having implants, so it is not just the question of wound healing issues, but smoking may also increase the risk of developing implant related complications such as capsular contracture (hardness of the capsule your body creates around the implant). Unfortunately this is not something that can be predicted in advance but it is important and should be taken into consideration if you are a smoker and planning to have breast implants. Best wishes Allen Rezai M.D.
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Answer: Smoking before breast augmentation surgery Hi, Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and concerns. Having said that, smoking is not a good idea and please try and stop. If not, you run a higher risk of wound healing problems but can certainly still have a breast augmentation. Best wishes, Dr. Michael J. Brown Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Smoking before breast augmentation surgery Hi, Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and concerns. Having said that, smoking is not a good idea and please try and stop. If not, you run a higher risk of wound healing problems but can certainly still have a breast augmentation. Best wishes, Dr. Michael J. Brown Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon
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