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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Smoking before rhinoplasty
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
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Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Aug 06, 2009 10:16AM
, Aug 06, 2009 10:16AM
There is some evidence of potential pulmonary complications associated with chronic marijuana use and general anesthesia, but there is also controversy about this. I doubt that the marijuana use will affect the outcome of the nasal surgery itself. No one has a specific timeline to discontinue smoking prior to a general anesthetic, but I would suggest discontinuation of smoking at least one week prior to the procedure would be advisable.
