If you are a smoker, stopping, or even cutting down before your surgery is one of the best changes you can make to improve your health. Smoking puts an additional strain on your heart and lungs and increases the risk of complications during and after surgery.

Vaping, or using an e-cigarette, is not as harmful as smoking cigarettes. However, we do not yet know the long-term health consequences. Vape liquid still contains nicotine, which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and puts a strain on your heart. We would also advise avoiding vaping before your operation. For more information, please visit the Smoking Advice Service (nhsgrampian.org)

Please be advised that smoking is not permitted on NHS Grampian premises or grounds.