Can I Consume Edibles After Undergoing Breast Augmentation?

Can I Consume Edibles After Undergoing Breast Augmentation?

After breast augmentation surgery, there are limitations about what a patient can and cannot do. Many patients expect exercise restrictions and time off work, for example. However, there are other restrictions—namely those involving medications and smoking—that others do not expect or prepare for. A common question after undergoing breast augmentation is, “Can I consume edibles after undergoing breast augmentation?” 

Why You Can’t Smoke After Breast Augmentation Surgery

Smoking—whether cigarettes or a different drug—causes the blood vessels to constrict and become thinner. This does not allow for as much blood to reach the healing areas and generally slows down blood flow. This can hinder the healing of the scar and put patients at a higher risk of complications. Therefore, patients will be advised to stop smoking before and after surgery. When having surgery, smoking increases the risk of:

• Raised, visible scars
• Blood clots
• Skin necrosis
• Poor healing
• Complications while under anesthesia
• Increased risk of infection
• Higher chances of wound dehiscence

 Depending on the patient’s medical history, smoking of any kind before or after surgery can place them at a much higher risk of severe complications during surgery or recovery. 

Edibles After Breast Augmentation

Edibles are generally safe to consume post-surgery. For patients who are prescribed marijuana or cannot stop it, patients can usually switch to edibles temporarily. They do not have the harmful effects of smoking but do still allow patients to get the benefits from marijuana. However, it should be noted that patients should not immediately commence eating edibles. Before eating edibles, they should wait until the anesthesia has fully worn off (usually around one to two days). Though, again, this will vary between patients and depends on the exact parameters of the surgery. When looking at why marijuana edibles are generally okay after surgery, it is important to understand that nicotine and marijuana have very different effects. Additionally, smoking marijuana still puts patients at risk of unwanted complications. Also, disclose marijuana use to your surgeon and anesthesiologist as it can affect your anesthesia needs. In some cases, doctors will advise patients not to use prescription painkillers and edibles together. This could mean that the patient will need to wait a week or more before commencing with edible consumption. Ultimately, Dr. Sessa will assess your specific situation including medical history, the technicalities of breast augmentation, and other relevant factors 

Conclusion

In general, consuming marijuana edibles after breast augmentation surgery is safe. However, this may not be true for each patient. And, if a patient is not already a marijuana user, it is usually not advised. Dr. Sessa is one of the best and most experienced cosmetic surgeons in Sarasota, FL. He has worked with patients with all types of needs and works to help patients find a surgical plan that works for them. To learn more and schedule a consultation at Sarasota Surgical Arts, call 941-923-1736. Patients can also reach out online via chat, contact form, and Price Simulator.