When is it safe to take alcohol after breast mastectomy and reconstruction?

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When is it safe to take alcohol after breast mastectomy and reconot ructions

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate
your question.I recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.  For my patients, they must be off all pain medication, anxiety medications and muscle relaxers as these should not be mixed with alcohol.

The best way
to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a
board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative
plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. SchwartzBoard
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

John Paul Tutela, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question.  I think a general guide is at least until you are off any narcotics or any other pain, anxiety medication or muscle relaxers.  But check with your surgeon to be sure.I hope this helps :)

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

You can have a drink the next day, but be careful not to mix pain medications and any alcohol at the same time.

When is it safe to take alcohol after breast mastectomy and reconstruction?

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