How long should you stop drinking alcohol prior to TT and BBL?

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Thank you for your question. I tell my patients to discontinue alcohol 48 hours before surgery. They can continue the use of alcohol after they are off all pain medications which is usually a week or so after surgery. Please speak with your surgeon to go over pre-op and post-op protocol.Hope this helps,Dr. German NewallHouston Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thanks for your question. It is recommended to stop drinking at least a week prior to the surgery. Best is to follow your specific surgeon's preop instruction. That said, 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.

Thank you for your question.





I recommend that my patients stop drinking alcohol two weeks prior to surgery as it is a blood thinner.  Please discuss with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own specific pre op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you will be healing following surgery.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.





Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute



#RealSelf100Surgeon

Thanks for the question. I recommend you to stop drinking alcohol for at least one month before the procedure and to avoid it at least 2 months after the procedure.Kind regards

Thank you for sharing your question.  Because of alcohol's ability to thin your blood it would be best to stop drinking at least a week prior to your procedure.  Hope that this helps.

Thank you for your question.  It is always best to address any questions or concerns you may have prior to, or after your procedure with your operating physician as every undergone has their own unique set of instructions for their patients.  However, in our practice we do strongly recommend that patients stop drinking and smoking a minimum of 2 weeks prior to surgery.With kind regards,Lane F. Smith, M.D., F.A.A.C.S., F.A.O.H.N.S., F.A.B.F.P.R.S.Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

First of all thank you for the question.  I recommend that my patients stop drinking alcohol 1 week prior to surgery.  I would recommend following your plastic surgeons protocol.  Best of Luck.

Well, the fact is that alcohol does thin your blood and make you more prone to bleed during surgery.   However, the effects only last as long as the alcohol is in your blood.  This can be between 6 and 48 hours depending on your body size, metabolism and how much you drink.   I always recommend stopping alcohol at least 48 hours prior to surgery to be safe.  

Thanks for your question. It is best to stop drinking alcohol 1-2 weeks prior to surgery. Please check with your surgeon for their specific preoperative instructions. All the best,Dr. Henry Mentz