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.
November 29, 2018
Answer: Can I have a drink post op? YES! it is fine to have alcohol two weeks post-op. My personal thoughts are to not mix alcohol and narcotics or anesthesia medicines. Also, no red wine for 2 weeks since it affects bleeding/bruising. Also, please please please do not get drunk and fall down on your new breast implants just a few weeks post op.Punchline - moderation is your friend - and toast your surgeon when you have that first drink on vacation!
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November 29, 2018
Answer: Can I have a drink post op? YES! it is fine to have alcohol two weeks post-op. My personal thoughts are to not mix alcohol and narcotics or anesthesia medicines. Also, no red wine for 2 weeks since it affects bleeding/bruising. Also, please please please do not get drunk and fall down on your new breast implants just a few weeks post op.Punchline - moderation is your friend - and toast your surgeon when you have that first drink on vacation!
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June 13, 2018
Answer: Post augmentation alcohol consumption Typically we recommend patients abstain from alcohol for 10-14 days after surgery to reduce risk of hematoma/seroma development. In addition, it is not advised to take narcotic pain medication while consuming alcoholic beverages. We recommend you follow the instructions of your board certified plastic surgeon as to when you can resume responsible drinking.
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June 13, 2018
Answer: Post augmentation alcohol consumption Typically we recommend patients abstain from alcohol for 10-14 days after surgery to reduce risk of hematoma/seroma development. In addition, it is not advised to take narcotic pain medication while consuming alcoholic beverages. We recommend you follow the instructions of your board certified plastic surgeon as to when you can resume responsible drinking.
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May 3, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation and Alcohol Consumption I generally want my patients to refrain from drinking alcohol for about 2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks after surgery. Alcohol can interfere with some of the medications you are given after the surgery and can certainly increase the chance of bleeding as well.A drink here or there within the 2 weeks is certainly fine but anything excessive should be stopped well before and after the surgery, again that 2 week magic number.Hope that helps.
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May 3, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation and Alcohol Consumption I generally want my patients to refrain from drinking alcohol for about 2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks after surgery. Alcohol can interfere with some of the medications you are given after the surgery and can certainly increase the chance of bleeding as well.A drink here or there within the 2 weeks is certainly fine but anything excessive should be stopped well before and after the surgery, again that 2 week magic number.Hope that helps.
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