Smoking, Vaping & Surgery Why It's a BIG Deal Thinking of surgery? First things first: Put the vape down. Whether it's a cigarette or a sleek little vape pen, nicotine The implications of vaping for the anaesthetist BJA Education Stop Smoking for Plastic Surgery Dr Doyle GCPS Please quit before you do any surgery!! Vaping (or any smoking) after surgery can lead to necrosis which will not only defeat the whole purpose of your surgery but can cause even more complications!