22/07/2025
Is the damage from smoking or va**ng reversible?
The answer is: Partially reversible, but not completely.
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🟢 Reversible Effects (if you quit):
1. Improved Blood Flow
After quitting, blood vessels begin to dilate, improving oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues.
This helps with wound healing, especially for future surgeries.
2. Better Skin Tone
Skin may regain some color and brightness as circulation improves.
3. Lower Surgical Risk
Quitting reduces the risk of skin necrosis, infection, and delayed healing.
4. Improved Lung Function
Within weeks to months, lung function improves, reducing anesthesia risks.
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🔴 Irreversible Effects:
1. Permanent Skin Aging
Long-term smoking causes collagen and elastin damage, leading to:
Wrinkles
Thin skin
Poor elasticity
Some of this can’t be undone, even after quitting.
2. Vascular Damage
Chronic ni****ne use can cause long-lasting damage to small blood vessels, especially in the face.
This limits how well skin heals after surgery.
3. Pigmentation and Texture Changes
Some discoloration, roughness, and enlarged pores may persist.
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✅ Summary:
Quitting helps a lot, especially if done weeks to months before a facelift.
Some damage is reversible, especially regarding circulation and surgical safety.
But skin aging and structural damage from long-term smoking is often permanent.
