How long before surgery should I quit smoking and vaping?
Asked 2019-10-24
I'm having a mini tummy tuck and breast lift procedure done in 4 weeks and know I need to quit smoking so stopped smoking cigarettes 2 weeks ago however I have been vaping sporadically with minimal nicotine in the liquids and didn't think of how that would impact recovery so would stopping now be enough time to minimize risks in a young and otherwise healthy adult (23yrs old)? Additionally does smoking marijuana or nicotine free herbal substitutes pose the same risks?
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The smoke or vapor gas is the main issue that effects your tissue to survive. Nicotine gum or patch is an alternative I use. Not all plastic surgeons understand that nicotine is metabolized to cotinine which is a vasodilator. However any smoke is a killer. Good luck..