Nicotine Exposure (Including NRT) and Wound Complications in Plastic Surgery: Single-Institution Cohort, 1992–2024
Preoperative nicotine exposure is associated with substantially higher postoperative wound‑complication risk in cosmetic surgery. Signals were consistent across delivery methods, supporting perioperative counseling that emphasizes complete nicotine abstinence in elective aesthetic procedures.
Authors
- Melih K Sifil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6227-8740)
- David Kahn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2012-2470)
Institutions
- Palo Alto University (US)
- Stanford University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012547
- Primary Topic
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00