What are risks with breast reduction and nicotine?
Risks Risks associated with breast reduction include, but are not limited to: -Problems related to anesthesia -Bleeding -Infection -Healing problems may occur, especially for those with a history of nicotine use or exposure to secondhand smoke. -Smoking can cause the death of skin, delayed healing and even the loss of the nipple-areolar complex. -Sensation in the nipple may be lost as the superficial nerves are separated from the breast tissue during surgery. This is usually temporary.
