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Coffee After Facelift

April 17th, 2016
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We allow our patients to drink coffee after facelift surgery. This can be helpful especially for someone that is used to drinking coffee on a daily basis. However, depending on what procedures were done with your facelift, you must be very careful that the coffee is not too hot and will not cause a burn. We recommend iced coffee. Sometimes you may be numb after surgery in certain areas and the last thing you want is to create a problem by drinking too hot of coffee or spilling it.  Since each surgeon is different, speak with yours to get they recommendation since they performed your surgery.

Web reference: http://drsteiger.com/procedures/facelift/overview/

Jacob D. Steiger, MD


Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 67 reviews

April 17th, 2016

Coffee After Facelift

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We allow our patients to drink coffee after facelift surgery. This can be helpful especially for someone that is used to drinking coffee on a daily basis. However, depending on what procedures were done with your facelift, you must be very careful that the coffee is not too hot and will not cause a burn. We recommend iced coffee. Sometimes you may be numb after surgery in certain areas and the last thing you want is to create a problem by drinking too hot of coffee or spilling it.  Since each surgeon is different, speak with yours to get they recommendation since they performed your surgery.

Learn more: http://drsteiger.com/procedures/facelift/overview/

Jacob D. Steiger, MD


Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 67 reviews

Can I drink coffee after facelift?

April 13th, 2016
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Always check with your individual surgeon, but
I typically do not restrict my patients from caffeine after facelift. Caffeine may cause increased heart rate and
blood pressure, but in moderation, should not pose a significant issue
post-operatively. I wish you a great
result with your surgery!

Web reference: http://www.thegeorgiacenter.net/

Achih Chen, MD, FACS
April 13th, 2016

Can I drink coffee after facelift?

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Always check with your individual surgeon, but
I typically do not restrict my patients from caffeine after facelift. Caffeine may cause increased heart rate and
blood pressure, but in moderation, should not pose a significant issue
post-operatively. I wish you a great
result with your surgery!

Learn more: http://www.thegeorgiacenter.net/

Achih Chen, MD, FACS

Coffee following facelift?

April 10th, 2016
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Always check with your plastic surgeon, but coffee should not cause any problems after your facelift if you drink it in moderation.  Caffeine can cause an increased heart rate and blood pressure if large amounts of coffee are consumed, but, again, moderation is the key.  Another point to consider is that many patients will experience headaches as a consequence of abrupt caffeine withdrawal, so I find it optimal to have patients resume their normal caffeine consumption as soon as they are able post-operatively in order to avoid this.  Best wishes for a beautiful result!

Web reference: http://www.thevalleyplasticsurgery.com/plastic-surgery/facelift.cfm

Alyson Wells, MD, FACS
April 10th, 2016

Coffee following facelift?

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Always check with your plastic surgeon, but coffee should not cause any problems after your facelift if you drink it in moderation.  Caffeine can cause an increased heart rate and blood pressure if large amounts of coffee are consumed, but, again, moderation is the key.  Another point to consider is that many patients will experience headaches as a consequence of abrupt caffeine withdrawal, so I find it optimal to have patients resume their normal caffeine consumption as soon as they are able post-operatively in order to avoid this.  Best wishes for a beautiful result!

Learn more: http://www.thevalleyplasticsurgery.com/plastic-surgery/facelift.cfm

Alyson Wells, MD, FACS

Coffee after facelift

April 8th, 2016
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Coffee can increase your blood pressure and high blood pressure can be a cause for increased bleeding after surgery. I would recommend checking with your board certified plastic surgeon to see what her/his recommendations are. Good luck, MMT

Web reference: http://westcountyplasticsurgeons.wustl.edu/Surgery/Face-Procedures/Facelift

Marissa Tenenbaum, MD
April 8th, 2016

Coffee after facelift

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Coffee can increase your blood pressure and high blood pressure can be a cause for increased bleeding after surgery. I would recommend checking with your board certified plastic surgeon to see what her/his recommendations are. Good luck, MMT

Learn more: http://westcountyplasticsurgeons.wustl.edu/Surgery/Face-Procedures/Facelift

Marissa Tenenbaum, MD

Risks associated with drinking coffee following facelift surgery.

April 1st, 2016
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The use of coffee in moderate quantities should not pose any problems following facelift surgery.  Several studies report that interrupting the use of caffeine-containing beverages may in fact result in a higher incidence of headache following surgery.

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC, FACS.
Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS
Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 118 reviews

April 1st, 2016

Risks associated with drinking coffee following facelift surgery.

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The use of coffee in moderate quantities should not pose any problems following facelift surgery.  Several studies report that interrupting the use of caffeine-containing beverages may in fact result in a higher incidence of headache following surgery.

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC, FACS.
Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS
Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 118 reviews

Need my java fix after facelift--is this ok?

March 29th, 2016
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The answer can vary depending on your surgeon, so be sure to ask him/her.  Personally I would have no problem with it.  It should not affect your results.

Web reference: http://med.stanford.edu/facialplastics/aesthetic-services/procedures/facelift-necklift.html

Sam Most, MD

Sam Most, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 65 reviews

March 29th, 2016

Need my java fix after facelift--is this ok?

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The answer can vary depending on your surgeon, so be sure to ask him/her.  Personally I would have no problem with it.  It should not affect your results.

Learn more: http://med.stanford.edu/facialplastics/aesthetic-services/procedures/facelift-necklift.html

Sam Most, MD

Sam Most, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 65 reviews

No problem drinking coffee after a facelift.

March 28th, 2016
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I personally would have no problem with you drinking coffee after a facelift in my practice. However, this question should be addressed specifically tear own surgeon.

Web reference: http://www.zubowicz.com/procedures/facelift/

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
March 28th, 2016

No problem drinking coffee after a facelift.

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I personally would have no problem with you drinking coffee after a facelift in my practice. However, this question should be addressed specifically tear own surgeon.

Learn more: http://www.zubowicz.com/procedures/facelift/

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Coffee

March 23rd, 2016
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Thank you for your question.  Yes, coffee should be fine.  I would stay away from alcohol until you are off any pain medications.  All the best,
Keshav Magge, MD
March 23rd, 2016

Coffee

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Thank you for your question.  Yes, coffee should be fine.  I would stay away from alcohol until you are off any pain medications.  All the best,
Keshav Magge, MD

Can I drink coffee post facelift?

March 22nd, 2016
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Typically drinking coffee after a facelift is permitted, but you should check with your surgeon and go by his/her recommendations.  There may be instances were coffee drinking will be restricted, typically because of blood pressure issues.  

Also, constipation after facelift surgery is not uncommon and it is typically better to use stool softeners and dietary fiber to prevent and/or help if constipation sets in.

I hope this helps.
Timothy R. Miller, MD

Timothy R. Miller, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 67 reviews

March 22nd, 2016

Can I drink coffee post facelift?

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Typically drinking coffee after a facelift is permitted, but you should check with your surgeon and go by his/her recommendations.  There may be instances were coffee drinking will be restricted, typically because of blood pressure issues.  

Also, constipation after facelift surgery is not uncommon and it is typically better to use stool softeners and dietary fiber to prevent and/or help if constipation sets in.

I hope this helps.
Timothy R. Miller, MD

Timothy R. Miller, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 67 reviews

Coffee after a facelift surgery

March 22nd, 2016
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I let my patients drink coffee as long as they're not the rare individual fighting high blood pressure.  Coffee can raise BP and increase the risk of bleeding so ask your surgeon first.
Good luck and regards,


Jon A Perlman MD FACS
Certified, Am Board of Plastic Surgery
Extreme Makeover Surgeon ABC TV
Beverly Hills, Ca

Web reference: http://www.perlmanmd.com/face-lift-and-neck-lift

Jon A. Perlman, MD

Jon A. Perlman, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 31 reviews

March 22nd, 2016

Coffee after a facelift surgery

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I let my patients drink coffee as long as they're not the rare individual fighting high blood pressure.  Coffee can raise BP and increase the risk of bleeding so ask your surgeon first.
Good luck and regards,


Jon A Perlman MD FACS
Certified, Am Board of Plastic Surgery
Extreme Makeover Surgeon ABC TV
Beverly Hills, Ca

Learn more: http://www.perlmanmd.com/face-lift-and-neck-lift

Jon A. Perlman, MD

Jon A. Perlman, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 31 reviews

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