Age 55, how long after a Mommy Maker & fat transfer to buttock can we drink?

You should not consume any alcohol while taking pain medication, especially after surgery since your liver is dealing with all the drugs used. You may need medication up to 2 weeks. Alcohol will not be helpful with healing. Ideally, you will have nothing for 4 weeks, but could have a small amount after 2 if you are on no medication. Perhaps you drink too much now and need to give your liver a break.

Ideally, we recommend you drink plenty of water after your surgery to help with the swelling. You will be able to start drinking water 3 hours after your surgery. We prescribe our patients antibiotics and painkillers after their surgery; therefore, you won't be allowed to consume alcohol for at least 1 week. Alcohol thins the blood which interferes with the healing process. Also, mixing alcohol with antibiotics and painkillers is a dangerous combination. We advise you not to consume alcohol while you are on antibiotics and painkillers, so at least 1 week. Thank you.

Hi SkinnyCoach,
Patients don't feel perfectly normal after anesthesia. I would also expect you to take some narcotics after a combined breast and tummy procedure.
I would not suggest drinking until the impact of general anesthesia wears off--at least the next day. In addition, I would suggest that you be off any narcotic medications (assuming you don't take narcotics at baseline) prior to drinking.
Finally, when you resume drinking alcohol, I would suggest doing so in moderation...as dis-inhibition might cause you to violate your post-op restrictions, and stumbles/falls can be deleterious to your final results.
Hope this helps!
Best,Christopher Pannucci MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington