Aside from medications, is it necessary to eliminate caffeine & alcohol within a certain time prior to BBL/ Breast Lift surgery?

Dear patient,as long as you do not drink a crazy number of cups of coffee which can give you irregular heart beats, 1 or 2 cups a day is fine.and same for alcohol: 1 glass a day is fine.I tell my patients no crazy partying the night before surgery so they do not have a hangover, and are dehydrated...same for drugs, by the way ! but we can do drug testing in the hospital pre-op...we do a lot of BBL, and most patients are reasonable when it comes for cosmetic surgery.good luck,Florence Mussat

Yes, it’s typically advised to avoid caffeine and alcohol for a certain period before surgery, including BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) or breast lift surgery. Both substances can interfere with the body’s ability to heal and may increase the risk of complications during and after surgery. Your plastic surgeon will provide specific instructions tailored to your individual case.

There may be some blood thinning capability of alcohol so I have patients restrict their intake before surgery. Coffee is no problem.