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Why is smoking such an issue in cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery?

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Besides the links to many cancers and health problems, smoking is problematic for patients undergoing cosmetic, dermatologic or plastic surgery because it impairs proper wound healing. Skin has an intricate blood supply that is provided mainly by something called the … Continue reading →

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