When should you stop drinking any alcohol prior to breast augmentation?

Thank you for your question.  In our practice we typuically advise our patients to cease smoking and drinking alcohol as soon as possible, but at least 2 weeks prior to surgery.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV

  Mild social drinking, perhaps 1 drink per day, in my experience does not have any significant negative consequences with breast augmentation surgery.  Drinking heavily before after surgery however can have negative consequences in many matters.  That behavior should be stopped at least 3-4 weeks before surgery ideally.

Thank you for your question.  I normally advocate stopping any alcohol for at least a few days to a week before surgery.  This will minimize risks, namely bleeding, during your procedure.  Hope that this helps.

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage.Your timing is good, and choice of beverage doesn't matter. Check with  your surgeon, but I tell my patients that they should not drink any alcohol for 48 hours before surgery. Alcohol can increase the risk of complications and slow down the recovery process. However, when you are no longer taking narcotics and muscle relaxants and have had your first postoperative visit, feel free to pop open a bottle of champagne and celebrate. For more information on this and similar topics, I recommend at plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths." 

Hello dear, thanks for your post. I usually recommend that patients stop alcohol consumption for at least a
week or two before and after their surgery. Alcohol can
thin the blood and thereby increase your risk for bleeding and bruising;
this is especially true of red wine. I would recommend discussing
alcohol consumption with your operating surgeon prior to your scheduled procedure as they may have different protocols that would be prudent to follow. Good luck :)

I do not recommend you have a lot of alcohol before the surgery. I recommend you stop a week prior to the surgery

I prefer that patients stop about a week or so before surgery.  Having alcohol excessively shortly before surgery is not a good idea.

I tell my patients no asa, ibuprofen, motrin, vit e supplements, fish oil, flax seed oil 2 weeks prior,  no excessive alcohol for 48 hours prior.     Good Luck