17 days pre-op - I smoked a cigarette. Am I going to be ok?

Hi & thanks for your question!
Call your plastic surgeon and let him/her know that you have smoked one cigarette. It is better to be honest and let them tell you if it will be okay. It may be fine, but do not smoke anymore! Good luck!

Thank you for your question.
In my experience, I tell my patients to withhold from nicotine for one month prior to surgery to make sure they pass the nicotine test. The reason for this rule is to make sure that the blood supply is at its best as nicotine constricts it leading to increased risk of the wounds not healing. I would contact your surgeon and be honest about the cigarette.

Each plastic surgeon will have their own preoperative protocol on nicotine usage. It is meant to ensure that you have the safest surgery with the best outcome. You are both on the same team, and there has to be trust on both sides. You have to be honest with your surgeon and let them know as soon as possible. I am sure that they will work with you on the pricing and schedule of your procedure.