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Should I stop smoking before my procedure?

Yes – smoking is not only bad for your health in general, it can cause complications during surgery…

Smoking can negatively affect the anaesthetic and wound healing, therefore we recommend you stop smoking at least 24 hours prior to your anaesthetic administration. It is preferred and actually ideal to stop smoking a week prior to and after your surgery.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.