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Tummy Tuck
Smoking Marijuana After Tummy Tuck
Smoking after surgery can substantially delay your healing process and puts you at higher risk for infection as well as other complications. To ensure the best outcome from your procedure it essential to refrain from smoking throughout the healing process. Even though the harmful effects of tobacco cigarette smoke have been studied to a greater degree than those of marijuana smoke we strongly advise against either, especially until you are fully healed from your surgical procedure. Additionally, marijuana smoke may interact with prescription pain medication with potentially fatal results. If you are having trouble stopping smoking on your own visit smokefree.gov for additional support.
Clinical Context
Nicotine narrows blood vessels and carbon monoxide lowers oxygen delivery to healing tissue, which is why tobacco use is strongly discouraged after surgery. Marijuana smoke contains many of the same combustion byproducts and can affect immune function and interact with anesthesia or pain medications. Because its effects on surgical healing are less studied than tobacco's, surgeons recommend avoiding it for the same reasons. Tell your surgical team about any smoking or vaping so they can plan your care safely.
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