Are you considering undergoing plastic surgery? Whether it’s a simple skin treatment or a facelift, here’s why you should stop smoking first.
One of the greatest factors in the success of a cosmetic procedure, whether it’s a facelift or liposuction, is the patient’s ability to recover fully afterwards. Taking the time to rest after your surgery is important because it will:
Whether it’s a skin treatment or a more extensive surgery, it’s crucial to follow your plastic surgeon’s aftercare instructions to ensure that you are fully satisfied with the outcome of your treatment.
Dr. Ladak offers customized anti-aging treatments, from facelifts to skin treatments including Juvederm and Botox, to help you safely and successfully achieve all your aesthetic goals.
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If you are a smoker considering cosmetic surgery, your plastic surgeon will likely require you to stop smoking for AT LEAST two weeks before your procedure. This is because nicotine may affect your recovery in the following ways:
Smoking’s negative effect on the circulatory system and blood supply is well documented. Smokers who undergo surgeries such as facelifts or breast augmentation, have an increased risk of:
In some cases, a patient’s risk stemming from long-term smoking may disqualify them from being able to undergo a cosmetic procedure.
During and after your cosmetic surgery, the effectiveness of the body’s blood supply is of utmost importance. A successful recovery is dependent on a healthy circulation because blood must be able to travel and supply nutrients to the sites which have been injured during surgery.
However, nicotine will:
A compromised blood supply will result in the destruction of tissue and/or the inability to heal properly, leading to wound healing problems, or even in some cases, necrosis.
Nicotine and other chemicals in cigarettes make your blood stickier and much more likely to clot, thus clogging capillaries and blood vessels and diminishing blood flow to and from the operated area.
Not only will this compromise the results of your facelift or other cosmetic procedure, but it will also increase your risk of a DVT and other vascular diseases.
Cosmetic surgery is an investment of your money, time and energy, and you want to make sure that your efforts pay off.
Apart from smoking cessation, here are 4 other tips you may want to consider to ensure you get the safest, most satisfactory results:
To find out more about our wide range of cosmetic surgeries and skin treatments, and how we can help you achieve the safest, most aesthetically pleasing results, contact Dr. Ladak at 780-407-6691 or use our online contact form below.
Dr. Adil Ladak is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Edmonton, Alberta and specializes in a variety of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures.
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