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When Can One Drink After a Rhinoplasty?

I had my rhinoplasty exactly 3 weeks ago today. I'm not in a hurry to drink, but out of curiosity, when can I have alcohol?My birthday is in 4 months and I'd like to drink a few beers. If this is a factor, the type of rhinoplasty I had was a masculinization rhinoplasty with implant for the bridge and tip development.

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Drinking 3 weeks post-op

There should not be any problem with moderate drinking a few weeks post-op as long as you are no longer taking narcotic pain medication

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattleface.com

Drinking after rhinoplasty

I let people drink wine moderately after 1 week. Having worked in Europe and seen their postop regimens it really didn't hurt anything I've ever seen in drinking earlier than in the US..We as plastic surgeons should have genuine evidence before we restrict our patients

Drinking after Rhinoplasty

I advise my Rhinoplasty to use alcohol in moderation for 1 month after their Rhinoplasty and none for the first week.

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Drinking Alcohol After Rhinoplasty

Three weeks post-op from a rhinoplasty you can drink in moderation and slowly get back to your regular life style.

Drinking after Rhinoplasty

In my opinion there should be no problem with having a drink after rhinoplasty. However I do not recommend any drinking that is not in moderation with or without operation of any kind. Enjoy your drink.

Alcohol resumption after aesthetic rhinoplasty

If you are three weeks out from your procedure and you are no longer under the influence of pain medication, there should be no harmful effects of consuming alcohol. That being said I would recommend responsible drinking since too much could lead to you accidentally falling and damaging your nose.

Scott Trimas, MD

3 reviews

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Post rhinoplasty - nose job - alcohol drinking

3 weeks after rhinoplasty or nose job should be a safe time to consume alcoholic beverages. Depending on the internal lining work done, most things should have completely healed by 2 weeks time. Enjoy . see video

Post-rhinoplasty alcohol consumption

Usually patients can have moderate cocktails after a few weeks post-surgery. Certainly by 4 months you should be OK. Remember that alcohol can cause fluid retention and may exacerbate swelling.

Steven Wallach, MD

13 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Alcohol after Rhinoplasty

As long as you do not have any medical problems, you can start enjoying reasonable alcohol consumption. After 3 weeks my only concern is nasal trauma, which I suggest patients avoid for 6-8 weeks after surgery.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

10 reviews

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Rhinoplasty ,post op restristions

There is no restrictions for food, beverages & alcholic drinks after a nose surgery except when you are taking pain killers .Assuming you are not taking any pain killers at this time you can go ahead with your beers at your birthday as long as you are watching out for others not to bump into your nose! Happy Birthday.

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