Smoking and Breast Augmentation: The Worst Combination2026.02.13
Undergoing hybrid breast augmentation (silicone implant + fat grafting) while smoking is extremely risky. Even second-hand smoke is harmful.
Hybrid augmentation depends heavily on:
- Stable blood circulation
- Proper wound healing
- Controlled inflammation
Smoking negatively affects all three.

Why Smoking Is Dangerous
Nicotine causes:
- Vasoconstriction (reduced blood flow)
- Decreased oxygen supply to tissues
- Delayed wound healing
- Increased inflammatory response
These directly increase complications after surgery.
Risks That Increase with Smoking
In hybrid breast augmentation, smoking raises the risk of:
- Poor scar healing
- Fat survival reduction
- Fat necrosis (lumps)
- Capsular contracture
- Infection
In other words, it compromises both safety and aesthetic outcomes.


Our Recommendation
We strongly recommend:
- Stop smoking at least 1 month before surgery
- Continue strict smoking cessation for at least 1–3 months after surgery
- Ideally, quit permanently
Surgery is a chance to upgrade not only your body, but also your lifestyle.
At AVAN TOKYO, we focus on anatomical precision, safe techniques, and postoperative management. However, the final result also depends on your commitment.
If you want the sharp upper-arm contour and naturally balanced breast line to heal beautifully, smoking must be eliminated.