Can I Drink Before my Breast Augmentation?

When patients undergo breast augmentation surgery,
safety should be everyone’s first priority. For this
reason, we recommend that patients not drink alcohol for at least one week
prior to surgery. Alcohol can cause dehydration which can significantly
increase the potential for complications following breast augmentation.

In this case, two drinks, 48 hours prior to surgery
wouldn’t be a problem if efforts were made to re-hydrate. Unfortunately two
drinks can easily turn into six drinks and for this reason avoiding alcohol
prior to surgery is probably appropriate. 

Each surgeon has their own requirements, recommendations and restrictions both pre- and post-operatively.  With regards to alcohol consumption prior to your elective cosmetic procedure, I ask that my patients refrain from alcohol consumption several days before their elective cosmetic procedure, however, I would recommend following your operating surgeons specific pre-op instructions.  

Each Plastic Surgeon has their own view point on this and I would suggest you speak with your plastic surgeon. The reason that it is suggested that you stop or have minimal alcohol leading up to your surgery is that if can effect the metabolism (how fast the drugs last) of the anesthesia and pain medicines afterwards and can cause bleeding problems during surgery. Definitely do not drink and take pain medicines afterwards as it can cause you to stop breathing in certain circumstances.My suggestions to my patients is to have no more than one glass of wine or beer per day 2 weeks before surgery and preferably stop a week prior to surgery, resuming after pain medicines have stopped and you are back to your normal routine.#alcoholbeforesurgery

You 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.

I would refrain from alcohol for a week before surgery for any number of reasons.  There are physiologic effects from alcohol drinking which can effect your body at surgery.

This is a question that is raised all the time. Our recommendation in this practice is to limit your drinking one week prior to the operation. Having a glass of wine 48 hours prior to surgery is probably ok. We ask you not to drink 48 hours prior to any procedure. Best wishes.

 

A drink or two would be okay two to three days before surgery, but I would not consume anymore.  Make sure your plastic surgeon is in agreement and most importantly follow his/her advice.

Most of my patients HAVE to have a drink the night before surgery!!!!!! I tell my patients one or two is fine but no more...You don't want to be hungover or dehydrated!!! and nothing after midnight!!!

As long as it is more than 24 -48 hours before, it should be okay.  Always drink responsibly and in moderation. I'm actually starting to sound old. ;) Best of Luck.

Hi!

Thank you for your question.

I agree with the other doctors that it is best to follow the
directions provided by your board certified plastic surgeon.Generally,
you should be resting the day before and make sure to avoid drinking
or eating after midnight the night before your surgery.

Good luck!

Dr. Sam Speron