Why Smoking Matters

Smoking has a significant negative impact on surgical outcomes. Nicotine constricts blood vessels, reducing oxygen delivery to healing tissues and increasing the risk of complications.

Risks of Smoking

Smokers face higher rates of infection, delayed wound healing, poor scarring, and tissue death. Even secondhand smoke and vaping can impair recovery. Many surgeons require patients to quit before and after surgery.

Quitting for Better Results

Stopping smoking several weeks before surgery and throughout recovery dramatically improves healing and results. Talk to your surgeon about a cessation plan to maximize your safety and outcome.