When can I consume alcohol and smoke after liposuction?

Thank you for your question.You should consult with your plastic surgeon to see what he/she recommends.I recommend for my patients to wait at least 2 weeks to drink alcohol and 4 to 6 weeks to resume any nicotine product. Take care,
Moises Salama M.D., Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thanks for the question. I advise my patients to start drinking alcohol, coffee  5-7 days after their liposuction operation also you should stop taking any medications such as  Aspirin and Vitamins. Therefore you should consult with your surgeon for a reminder form before surgery. I wish you all the best.

Thank you for sharing your question.  Because of the impairment of healing that smoking can cause I would advocate allowing at least 4 weeks to pass before resuming while alcohol should wait at least a week to minimize swelling and bruising potential.  Best wishes 

Thank you for your question. Smoking slows down the whole post op healing process so i advise my patients to wait at least 6 weeks post op before smoking again. Alcohol i would wait also at least 3-4 weeks after surgery and restrict the amount to 1-2 glasses max. Best of luck

Thank you for your question. Smoking causes delay in wound healing and increase complications. I recommend to stop smoking 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after the procedure. Alcohol also better to wait a week. Please talk to your PS and follow instructions.

I request from my patients to stop smoking 4 weeks before and remain off of cigarettes during the early post-op period.  Alcohol should be stopped about a week before and not be used until pain meds are at least stopped. Best to review with your doc.