Is it Okay to Have Alcohol 2 Weeks After Breast Augmentation?

I am going on vacation exactly two weeks post-op (silicone, under muscle with Benelli lift) and I was wondering if it will be safe, considering I am off all meds, to have some drinks.

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Alcohol 2 weeks after breast lift and augmentation?

I agree with my colleagues that alcohol in moderation is OK 2 weeks after surgery since you are off all medications. However, I have other concerns and advice that I hope you will consider. First of all, you should follow your own surgeon's advice, since it is he or she you will go to if you have a problem, such as breast hematoma (bleeding), malposition (from too much activity or minor injury), or capsular contracture (bacteria or bleeding are the usual culprits). At 2 weeks... more

Alcohol use after Surgery

In answer to the question is it safe to drink alcohol two weeks after surgery , I would respond that moderate amounts of alcohol as long as it is not combined with pain medication should be safe after surgery.

Drinking Alcohol 2 Weeks Post-Op

As long as you are not on any pain medications, you should be fine to drink alcohol in moderation. Always consult with your surgeon though for their recommendation.

Drinking alcohol after surgery

At two weeks, provided that you are not taking any pain medications or other prescriptions that may react with alcohol, it is probalby OK. I would check with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Drinking alcohol after breast augmentation

Hi. It is safe to drink moderate amount of alcohol 2 weeks after breast augmentation. However, please check with your plastic surgeon in regards to other post-operative instructions in regards to your activities while on vacation. Have a great time!

Alcohol intake after surgery

At two weeks, you should be off medication and alcohol intake will not hurt anything unless you over indulge. If you keep it within reason all should do well. Cheers

Alcohol post op

If you were my patient, I would allow you to have a drink, but you need to get the official ok from your surgeon. Medically, there is no harm to the alcohol itself. The main concern I would have is that you become intoxicated and do something that results in an injury, such as a fall. Then you could possibly cause a problem with the surgical area, such as late bleeding or splitting open an incision. Unfortunately, stuff like this does happen, then you are away from... more

Alcohol after breast augmentation

The answer is yes if you drink in moderation and you have no contraindications to drink alcohol (such as medications that may interact with the alcohol). Enjoy your vacation and good luck with the healing process.

Drinking Alcohol after Surgery

Thank you for your question. Your question is a common one. IF you are completely off of the medications, then usually yes, it would be ok to have some drinks while on vacation. I would ask that you run this past your surgeon as he/she knows your situation/ history better than we do online. Have a good time on your vacation!