Can you have a glass of white wine week or two after the surgery?

I suggest waiting until you are off pain killers and do not take the wine with antianxiety (valium, xanax etc) medications.  Please speak to your physician.  Best, Dr. Emer.

As long as you are not taking prescription pain medications, it is ok to have a glass of wine at one to two weeks after surgery.  There is no additional evidence that I am aware of that indicates having a glass of wine will adversely affect your results at 1-2 weeks.

Hello patriciap8,

I appreciate your questions! Plastic surgeons have different post-operative protocols, customized for every patient, to achieve optimal results. I typically recommend my patients stop smoking and drinking alcohol, at least 4 weeks before Liposuction, because these habits will reduce circulation throughout the body, and patients would have a higher risk of post-operative complications. Patients should not drink alcohol for five days after surgery or while they are taking pain medications. Keep yourself hydrated and avoid alcohol, since alcohol is an inflammatory, so it may increase swelling and itching. Staying properly hydrated will help reduce dry skin, which is often the cause for excessive flakiness and itching following liposuction surgery. Good luck and may God bless you! Dr. De La Cruz.