Q/A: How does smoking affect plastic surgery? Can I still have plastic surgery if I smoke?

Everyone knows the ill-effects of smoking. Media coverage is abundant when it comes to the detrimental effects of smoking. We know that it causes all sorts of cancers, but lets explore how smoking affects plastic surgery.
Smoking affects the microcirculation in the body. It causes the smallest blood vessels to constrict even more. This prevents blood from flowing into areas that are important during healing process. After plastic surgical procedures, whether big or small, we are relying on your ability to heal wounds. Smoking affects this process.
Another affect of smoking occurs with each puff of the cigarette. With each puff, instead of oxygen, carbon monoxide is delivered into the lungs. This same carbon monoxide is then delivered to a wound during the healing process. Now the wound, which needs oxygen to heal, is getting poisoned by the carbon monoxide.
The combination of constricting blood vessels and the absence of oxygen being delivered to a wound adversely affects wound healing. Most of the procedures that are performed in plastic surgery rely on wound healing to occur correctly and effectively. Smoking adversely affects how a wound heals.
The general recommendation of American Society of Plastic Surgery is for patients to quit smoking about 2 weeks prior to the procedure and to remain smoke free at least 4 weeks post surgery.

What factors make skin age faster? Is there something I can do to prevent this?

Anti-aging medicine is a catch term that has become very popular in the last decade. The skin is the first manifestation of the aging process. There are a number of factors that have been shown to speed up aging of the skin. Fortunately, these are factors that are within your control. Any steps that you take to adjust these factors will help to slow down aging of the skin. Remember these seven factors and make adjustments in your life as needed!

1. Sun Exposure
2. Smoking
3. Dry Extreme Cold Weather
4. Lack of a Sleep
5. Stress
6. Lack of Exercise
7. Too much Alcohol

Are there any non-surgical solutions for excessive underarm sweating and palmer sweating?

Hyperhidrosis (excessive palmer and underarm sweating) is a real problem faced by many patients in the United States. It affects patients both on a personal social level and even professional level. This can have a profound effect on productivity at work.

Although, there are many solutions to this problem, Botox injections are very effective in helping control the hyperhidrosis. Botox works to block the neurotransmitter that results in the excessive sweating. It is injected directly into the affected area. This can be done in the office setting under local anesthesia. There is little to no downtime. It takes a few days for the Botox to start working. Once it takes effect, it will temporarily stop the excessive sweating.