How long should you not drink alcohol before surgery? I am an occasional drinker.

Each surgeon has their own recommendations on alcohol before and after surgery. I typically advise patients that they should avoid alcohol for a minimum of 2 weeks.  

Hello, thank you for your question. In our practice we recommend no alcohol for 3 days prior to surgery and no alcohol until medication is gone after surgery. Best of luck !

This is something to discuss with your surgeon as surgeons have different opinions on this. For my patients I want them to stop a week or two before surgery. Good luck.

Thanks for your question. Patients should stop drinking alcohol a week or two before the surgery. Best person to advice you will be your specific surgeon. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  A key quality indicator is Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Your surgeon has very specific protocols for this. In my own practice I don't really care if the patient has a drink the night before the operation.