Can I drink alcohol after a hair transplant?

The short answer

Usually from day 14, if your clinic agrees.

Day by day

  1. Days 0–6Not yet

    Best not. Alcohol can increase bleeding and swelling, slow healing and interact with medicines you may be taking, such as antibiotics or painkillers.

  2. Days 7–13Careful

    If you've finished any medicines that don't mix with alcohol, a small amount is less of a problem. Healing still goes better without it. Your clinic's own advice comes first.

  3. From day 14Yes

    In moderation. Check any medicine you take for alcohol warnings.

Not yet reviewed by a doctor — verify with your clinic.

Sources

  1. Cosmetic surgery abroadNHS, 2022
  2. Alcohol intake (Improving your fitness for surgery)Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 2026
  3. Preoperative alcohol consumption and postoperative complications: a systematic review and meta-analysisAnnals of Surgery, 2013