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When Can One Drink After a Rhinoplasty?

asked 11 months ago by Chicago4312 in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by Richard Ellenbogen, MD
Question viewed 1,373 times
Tags: 3 weeks post-op, alcohol, timing

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.

12 answers to When Can One Drink After a Rhinoplasty?

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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

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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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

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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
Richard Ellenbogen, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Drinking after Rhinoplasty

I advise my Rhinoplasty to use alcohol in moderation for 1 month after their Rhinoplasty and none for the first week.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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.
Richard Galitz, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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.
Vasdev Rai, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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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

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
Etai Funk, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.funkfacialplastics.com

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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

Manhattan 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.
Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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When can one drink after a rhinoplasty

Enjoy a few beers on the 4th of July! You are well out of the range where drinking would be a problem. But be careful around others that are drinking too much....your nose is still very much at risk for injury and the biggest possible source of this would be other people. Dr. Shep
Shepherd G. Pryor, MD

Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.valleyfacialplasticsurgery.com

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When pain medication is stopped, moderate alcohol consumption is okay.

This is a conversation best had with your surgeon as each doctor has their own philosophy. Some patients also have their own individual medical history that impacts on their ability to consume alcohol and thus you're safest having this conversation with your surgeon. For my patients - and baring any other factors, as soon as they are no longer using any pain medication they are free to consume alcohol in moderation. Heavy alcohol consumption can affect healing,... more
Michael G. Brandt, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

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