Before getting
plastic surgery, there are a few lifestyle changes a patient may have to make
to make the surgery and recovery process successful. A few changes your plastic surgeon may recommend are changing your diet, drinking more
water, or discontinuing the use of certain supplements. One major lifestyle change many plastic
surgeons recommend of every patient in order to
be eligible for a procedure is quitting smoking.
Body by Motoki: Requirements
Because we
care about the overall well-being of our patients, we will not perform
procedures on individuals whose smoking habit will jeopardize their
recovery. As such, we require a patient
to quit smoking and all forms of nicotine exposure for a minimum of 6
weeks before and after surgery.
Why is this a requirement?
Nicotine, a
chemical found in cigarettes, e-cigarettes, patches, gum, snuff, chewing
tobacco, pipes, and cigars, has several significant adverse effects on the
body. One of these major effects is
shrinkage of the blood vessels which results in overall decreased blood
flow. After plastic surgery, the body
relies on blood to help the recovery process. Limited blood flow caused by
smoking can hinder or extremely delay proper healing from a procedure. Also, individuals who are exposed to nicotine are more likely to have procedure-related
complications including blood clots, infection, and loss of tissue.
If you
considering undergoing plastic surgery and are a nicotine user, there are several resources available to
help you stop. These include support
groups, counseling and smoking cessation resources. Begin
your nicotine-free journey to a healthier you TODAY!
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