When is it safe to drink alcohol after a fat transfer to the breast? My doctor is very conservative and says 3 months.

As suggested by the other Plastic Surgeons, it is really up to the discretion of your own Plastic Surgeons as to when you can resume drinking alcohol again.  I personally allow my patients to resume much earlier but that is my policy and mine alone.Definitely confer with your surgeon and let him/her guide you accordingly.All the best,-gregory a buford md facsboard certified plastic surgeon and author

hello carrie970Congratulations on your operation success, with post-op healing it is best to follow the advice of your PS to get the best results. #safety #results

The best answer will come from your PS as he/she will know how you are healing.  Follow his/her post-operative guidelines.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Dear Carrie970,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon and follow his instructions.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

The fat volume loss that occurs after fat transfer happens over 3-6 months after your surgery. This means you do not reach your final size for 3-6 months. At 4 weeks your results are not final. You are correct in that you drinking or not does not change the final outcome at this point as the outcome of the fat cells have already been decided, but the volume loss will keep occurring for many more months. You will not keep the 2 cup size increase. You should not drink if you are still taking medications prescribed by your doctor and you should not drink if there is still concerns with bruising, bleeding or seroma. 

Every physician has his/her preference, but I would suggest following your surgeon's advice. If need be, ask him why you need to wait 3 months.

I understand you are happy with the result of the fat grafting. Alcohol is a tricky one to deal with. Fat grafting as s procedure will take time to settle. Following the healthiest pattern of living is bound to provide the best healing outcome. I normally advice stoppage of smoking at least 2 months before and 2 months after the procedure. Alcohol itself is not something  to my mind a major impediment to healing. However consuming this in excessive amounts will not do any good. I hope this middle road approach helps.

Plastic Surgeons may differ to some degree about this, but if you have a very respected Plastic Surgeon who has already fulfilled your desires after a very successful surgical procedure( as it would appear from your question), follow the advice of your doctor.  I am not your doctor, with all due respect!  Congratulations on having a nice result.!Frank Rieger, M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon