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

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Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

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!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

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.

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

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!

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. I think that at two weeks, you should be OK to consume alcohol in moderation. This is as long as you are no longer taking pain medicine from surgery or other chronic medications that will interact with or conflict with alcohol. As always, best to consult with the plastic surgeon who performed your surgery to get his or her recommendation.Best of luck!

Germán Newall, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is okay to consume alcohol after a breast augmentation but not immediately after surgery. Please ask your surgeon as he or she may have different instructions.

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

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Answer: Yes, it is okay

Answer: Yes, it is okay

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Answer: When Is It Safe To Consume Alcohol After Breast Augmentation?

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Answer: Yes, it is okay

Answer: Yes, it is okay

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