Tummy tuck smoking

Smoking and tummy tuck

Congratulations on stopping smoking cigarettes! That is no easy task and will be very helpful in decreasing risks of wound healing complications with any tummy tuck.

I would recommend stopping marijuana use as well although there is no specific data for that as there is for nicotine. (Naveen Setty, MD, Dallas Plastic Surgeon)

Marijuana and its effects on wound healing

It is important to stop smoking prior to any plastic surgical procedure since the effects of nicotine will increase your risk of wound healing problems.

Tummy tuck smoking before surgery

As for as marijuana there are not specific recommendations but it would seem prudent to also stop using this drug prior to surgery. (Jeffrey Zwiren, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

Marijuana and tummy tuck healing

I read your question to mean that you stopped smoking cigarettes three months ago and have not yet undergone surgery. The effects of nicotine are cumulative and, unfortunately, stopping now will not reverse damage that has already occurred.

However, it is important in terms of optimizing wound healing for you. As to the marijuana, since this isn’t a legal substance in most states, I do not know of any clinical trials to evaluate its effect on wound healing but, in any case, since there could be an anesthesia issue involved, I recommend that you not only stop but inform your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist. (Robert L. Kraft, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)

Smoking and Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck smoking before

In general smoking can cause wound healing problems. I usually recommend patients stop all smoking prior to surgery. There are no specific guidelines because there is little research regarding marijuana and surgery. (Lisa M. DiFrancesco, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

Smoking and Surgery

It is best to avoid all smoking for weeks prior to, and after surgery for the best wound healing. (Robert E. Zaworski, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

Tummy Tuck And the Use of Marijuana?

Unfortunately there is no science in regards to the use of marijuana and wound healing etc. Best to avoid the use of marijuana for the months before and after your procedure. (Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)

I Stop Smoking Cigarettes for 3 Month Now but Still Smoke Weed Will It Effect my Tummy Tuck?

If you are three months out from your tummy tuck, it is unlikely that you can do any harm to the abdominoplasty. (Jourdan Gottlieb, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)