How Lifestyle Habits Affect Facelift, Rhinoplasty & Blepharoplasty Results in Montréal

Surgical technique matters — but your lifestyle choices before and after surgery play a significant role in healing and long-term results. Montréal patients increasingly understand that maintaining facial rejuvenation requires partnership between surgeon and patient.

Smoking and Nicotine

Smoking is one of the biggest threats to surgical success:

• Reduces blood flow
• Increases infection risk
• Delays healing
• Worsens scarring

Patients are strongly advised to stop smoking before and after surgery.

Sun Exposure

Excessive UV exposure:

• Breaks down collagen
• Causes pigment irregularities
• Accelerates aging
• Compromises incision healing

Post-surgery sun protection is non-negotiable.

Sleep and Recovery

Sleep supports:

• Tissue repair
• Inflammation reduction
• Hormone regulation

Poor sleep slows healing and prolongs swelling.

Nutrition and Hydration

A nutritious diet should include:

• Lean protein
• Vitamins A, C and Zinc
• Adequate hydration

Good nutrition directly improves healing quality.

Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol contributes to:

• Increased swelling
• Bruising
• Dehydration

Limiting alcohol speeds recovery.

Why These Habits Matter

Lifestyle directly influences:

• Scar quality
• Longevity of results
• Swelling duration
• Skin health

Why Dr. Yalon Dolev Educates Patients Thoroughly

He emphasizes long-term success — not just surgery.