Quit smoking 12 days before my breast lift and augmentation, will I be okay or should I postpone surgery?

I applaud you for having stopped smoking and hope that your plastic surgeon picked up on this and had you stop prior to surgery.  Two weeks is what some of the studies show, but I think the majority of surgeons would want four weeks prior and two months after.  Hope that helps.-JGH

Dear Ms. Lauren5103,Thank you for your questions.Smoking has shown by many scientific studies to:1) deprive your heart, tissue and skin of oxygen2) increased chance of forming blood clots in your veins3) greater difficulty to breathe during and after general anesthesia 4) increase your risk of infection5) impaired wound healing ie loss of skin or dead tissue 6) poor scar formation and appearance 7) alteration in effectiveness of some medications 8) postoperative smoking is worse than preoperative smoking.Multiple studies support and I strongly suggest stop 4 weeks before (minimal of 2 weeks) an 8 weeks (minimal of 4) after your planned surgery(Hopefully forever!).I it's not just the smoke but in addition the contents within tobacco that are similar that are found in e-cigarettes.It's only fair to be truthful and honest about your smoking habits before surgery with your Plastic Surgeon. It is your body and you are making a significant financial investment as well as desiring the best result that can be achieved.I trust your Plastic Surgeons is experienced and Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition and ideally he/she is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600ppp