Okay I was was drinking some wine with friends and I smoked a cigarette. My surgery is in 17 days. They will be testing for nicotine. Am i going to be ok? How can i flush my system of nicotine? If i test positive they will keep $2000 and cancel my procedure. Help!
Answer: Be honest with your plastic surgeon about nicotine exposure After two weeks or more your nicotine levels should be low enough to have the surgery safely but you should definitely let your surgeon know about it. I'm glad that you are taking the issue seriously, because the effects of nicotine on wound healing after procedures such as tummy tucks and breast lifts can be disastrous.
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Answer: Be honest with your plastic surgeon about nicotine exposure After two weeks or more your nicotine levels should be low enough to have the surgery safely but you should definitely let your surgeon know about it. I'm glad that you are taking the issue seriously, because the effects of nicotine on wound healing after procedures such as tummy tucks and breast lifts can be disastrous.
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Answer: Smoking Since you chose to smoke knowing that you should not and your nicotine test will be positive, you should call your surgeon's office and be honest. Your surgeon will decide what he/she wants to do. Please learn a lesson--STOP SMOKING.
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Answer: Smoking Since you chose to smoke knowing that you should not and your nicotine test will be positive, you should call your surgeon's office and be honest. Your surgeon will decide what he/she wants to do. Please learn a lesson--STOP SMOKING.
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March 2, 2023
Answer: No Smoking is really bad and can result in catastrophic outcome. I recommend rescheduling the procedure until you clear from smoking 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after.
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March 2, 2023
Answer: No Smoking is really bad and can result in catastrophic outcome. I recommend rescheduling the procedure until you clear from smoking 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after.
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September 6, 2022
Answer: 17 days pre-op - I smoked a cigarette. Am I going to be ok? Hello @Modest mama, thank you for your question. It is ideal to stop smoking at least one month before surgery. I suggest you consult with the doctor performing the surgery as the surgical technique varies from one doctor to another. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS
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September 6, 2022
Answer: 17 days pre-op - I smoked a cigarette. Am I going to be ok? Hello @Modest mama, thank you for your question. It is ideal to stop smoking at least one month before surgery. I suggest you consult with the doctor performing the surgery as the surgical technique varies from one doctor to another. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS
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August 29, 2022
Answer: Mommy Makeover Hi & thanks for your question!
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August 29, 2022
Answer: Mommy Makeover Hi & thanks for your question!
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August 16, 2022
Answer: Pre-Operative Nicotine Thank you for your question.
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August 16, 2022
Answer: Pre-Operative Nicotine Thank you for your question.
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