Dr Fabian Mendoza Macias CPR

08/11/2025

¡Un saludo a mis nuevos seguidores! ¡Estoy feliz de que me sigan! Jennifer Jean Green, Bonnie Wang, Angie Ramirez, Sherine Balbaa

24/10/2025

Take care of yourself.

15/10/2025

Recovery Face lift 1 YEAR. 1st week is the most difficult time. 1 month Not real result. 3 months Real Result. 1 year final scar recovey (some patient take more time 18 months)

13/10/2025

Tiempo para retirar suturas...

02/10/2025

I will change the old request to the new email address, please avoid frauds.

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.

21/07/2025

Great question! Here's a clear comparison of smoking vs. va**ng, especially in the context of surgical and skin health (like facelift outcomes):

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🚬 Smoking (To***co) – WORSE overall

🔴 Key Harms:

High ni****ne + 7,000+ toxic chemicals

Carbon monoxide → reduces oxygen in blood

Tar → damages lungs and blood vessels

Destroys collagen and elastin → leads to severe skin aging

Long-term smoking = irreversible vascular and tissue damage

🧑‍⚕️ Surgical Impact:

Highest risk of:

Skin necrosis

Poor wound healing

Infection

Bad scarring

Delays recovery and compromises aesthetic outcomes

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💨 Va**ng (E-ci******es) – Less toxic, but still harmful

⚠️ Key Harms:

Still delivers ni****ne (vasoconstrictor)

Contains chemicals and flavoring agents that may irritate tissues

Long-term effects are still being studied, but early evidence shows:

Impaired healing

Inflammation

Possible lung and vascular damage

🧑‍⚕️ Surgical Impact:

Lower risk than ci******es, but:

Still causes delayed healing

Risk of skin necrosis remains

May impair oxygenation and immunity

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🏁 Final Verdict:

Factor Smoking 🚬 Va**ng 💨

Ni****ne content High Moderate to high
Skin aging Severe Mild to moderate
Wound healing impact Very poor Poor
Surgical risk (e.g. facelift) High Moderate
Oxygenation impairment Severe Mild

👉 Smoking is worse, but va**ng is not safe, especially before surgery. Both must be stopped weeks before and after procedures for optimal healing.

15/07/2025