Smoking can inhibit the healing of wounds, including those related to plastic surgery, according to a video I saw recently on CNN.com. The reason being, nicotine can interrupt circulation. According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, interrupted circulation can also cause infection and more scarring. Watch the video for more information, and to learn how to avoid such complications.
Smoking can affect healing
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Smoking can inhibit the healing of wounds, including those related to plastic surgery, according to a video I saw recently on CNN.com. The reason being, nicotine can interrupt circulation. According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, interrupted circulation can also cause infection and more scarring. Watch the video for more information, and to learn how to avoid such complications.