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Why should I stop smoking before the operation?
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Why should I stop smoking before the operation?
Most surgeons and anaesthetists would recommend that you give up smoking before any operation. This is to make the general anaesthetic as safe as possible for you, and to help with wound healing.
Updated:
Jul 13, 2021
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