The Influence of Non-Tobacco Nicotine Dependence on Wound Healing and Postoperative Outcomes in Body Contouring Surgery: A Propensity-Score Matched Analysis

Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · 2026 · PMC13397521

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did not reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

Although several early differences did not reach statistical significance at shorter follow-up intervals, the direction and magnitude of risk were maintained, indicating a sustained adverse effect of nicotine exposure on wound healing over time.

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