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I am having a breast reduction in 4 days. should i be concerned that i quit smoking only a week ago?
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Yes: It is recommended you refrain from smoking at least one month prior to surgery. You should let your surgeon know that you have recently smoked, as this puts you at increased risk for complications.
Answered 12/8/2015
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Answered 2/16/2013
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Yes : Yes, the use of any form of nicotine the week prior to breast reduction surgery will increase your risk of complications, such as wound healing problems and tissue necrosis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Smoking suffocates: Smoking is bad for wound healing long after stopping due to chronic changes that compromise the blood supply which is required for wound healing. Although stopping for one month prior may lower the risk of tobacco related complications, one week will not. Even ex-smokers will have a higher rate compared to non-smokers estimated by some to be 50 times higher.
Answered 4/6/2013
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