When is it safe to consume alcohol after breast augmentation? 2 weeks?

Hello,Each Plastic Surgeon will have their own preferred protocol to recommend after surgery but usually if you are no longer taking narcotic pain medication alcohol in moderation is safe. I advise patients to avoid medications and other substances which contribute to bleeding/bruising for two weeks post op.  Check with your Plastic Surgeon to be sure,All the best!

Thank you for your question.  I make the recommendation to my patients that after they have stopped taking any prescription pain medication that they may resume their alcohol use.  There is no contraindication to drinking, assuming you have clearance from your physician, but because the effects are additive between the pain medications and alcohol, I feel it is safer to wait.  

I allow my patients to drink an alcoholic beverage once they are no longer taking narcotic pain medications. 2 weeks after breast augmentation should be just fine!