Q: Should I stop smoking before surgery?

Yes

Q: Why? Because smoking is bad for your lungs. It will affect the Anesthesia and lung ventilation during surgery if it’s General anesthesia.

Q: How many days before surgery should I stop smoking?

It depends on the type of the surgery. if it’s major, 2-3 weeks are needed.

Q: How many days after surgery should I stop smoking in plastic surgery?

For optimal wound healing. 3 weeks.

Q:Nicotine gums as a replacement ?

Nicotine harm the healing as cigarette does. It makes less blood reaches your wounds.

Q: Vape?

Vape is not advisable too per your surgical procedure period.

Shisha/ Hookah?

Same as cigarette.