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I Had a Breast Implant Removal 3 Days Ago, is It Okay for Me to Have a Glass of Wine?

I Had a Breast Implant Removal 3 Days Ago, is It Okay for Me to Have a Glass of Wine?

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September 27th, 2015

Wine after breast implant removal

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Thank you for your question. I generally recommend waiting until all the swelling is down and off all pain medications before drinking alcohol.
Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
June 30th, 2012

Wine after surgery

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Best to check with your surgeon. In my practice if you are off all of your pain medicines and sleeping medications then after 3 days a single glass of wine is permitted.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
June 13th, 2012

Wine after Breast Implant Removal

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You should not mix alcohol with any medications. Your surgeon would be the best resource for postoperatie instruction.

Learn more: http://www.drkrisreddy.com/west_palm_beach_breast_implants.html

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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June 12th, 2012

I Had a Breast Implant Removal 3 Days Ago, is It Okay for Me to Have a Glass of Wine?

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In our practice post surgery we ask that you refrain from alcoholic beverages for approximately two weeks and also not while taking pain medication.

Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam)
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

June 10th, 2012

Wine after breast implant removal.

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In general, if you're not on any medication,like narcotics, and you feel ok, there is no reason why you can not have a glass of wine. It is always safer if you check with your surgeon.

Moneer Jaibaji, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

June 10th, 2012

A glass of wine three days after surgery

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It is not a good idea to mix wine and pain  medication just after surgery.  You should probably check in with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD

Steven Wallach, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
4.2 out of 5 stars 30 reviews

June 10th, 2012

Glass of Wine after Breast Augmentation?

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Thank you for the question.

Although it will probably be “okay” for you to have a glass of wine, I would suggest that you avoid the use of alcohol with narcotics and/or other medications that you may be using at this time. Run  this question by your plastic surgeon who is ultimately responsible for their care.

Best wishes.

Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Procedure_breastAugmentation.htm

Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS

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