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Will Stomach Virus Mean Postponing Surgery Date?

asked 1 year ago by Perry4538
Latest answer by Vincent D. Lepore, MD
Question viewed 630 times
Tags: stomach, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, silicone implant, 350-399cc

How Long Do I Need to Wait for Breast Augmentation After Having Stomach Virus? 5'2"; 122 lbs, 34a, goal 34c Silicone unders 400R/350L Overall great physical shape

11 answers to Will Stomach Virus Mean Postponing Surgery Date?

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Stomach virus and postponing breat augmentation surgery

If you are vomiting or have significant diarrhea, I would postpone your breast augmentation for at least a week or two until you are better hydrated.  Call your plastic surgeon and let them know, they will understand and reschedule your surgery.
Vincent D. Lepore, MD

San Jose Plastic Surgeon

www.vincentleporemd.com

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Illness and Elective Surgery

It is best advised to be in optimal health for elective surgery.  Eventhough,  it is very dscouraging to postpone surgery during any illness.  It would be your best interest to recover from any illness prior to undergoing elective surgery because it could compromise your health and the outcome of the surgery..
Craig Mezrow, MS, MD

Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon
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Have elective surgery when you feel healthy again.

I recommend postponing your surgery until after your illness. It is important to be well hydrated and feeling well prior to undergoing a cosmetic procedure such as breast augmentation.
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant surgery

Perry, its better to postpone your surgery until you are healthy. There is no need to rush your elective surgery when you have infection in your body. As always, inform your board certified Plastic surgeon of your condition.
Stanley Okoro, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

www.georgiaplastic.com

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Surgery after a stomach virus

You need to be back to your regular healthy self before surgery.  I can't imagine anything worse than worshipping at the white porcelain alter after surgery.  Also, it's not safe to have surgery if your hydration status or electrolyte status is questionable.
Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Don't go to surgery with the flu

Always consult with your surgeon if you are feeling sick prior to surgery. If a patient has fever, vomiting, or possible dehydration, surgery should be cancelled.
Steven Goldman, MD

Cleveland Plastic Surgeon

www.drgoldman.com

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Want ideal circumstances for elective breast augmentation surgery

Breast augmentation surgery is elective so you want to have it performed when you don't have problems such as an infection/acute gastrointestinal issues. Therefore, wait until you are feeling normal again and eating well. It may be a week or more.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Breast Augmentation and Virus

I would suggest at least 2 weeks following no symptoms of the virus.  In this type of procedure, you want to be at your very best around the time of surgery and completely healthy.
Jeff Scott, MD

Everett Plastic Surgeon
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Breast contouring, #BreastAugmentation, #Breastlift, #mastopexy

Dear Perry, thank you for your question. It is most important that you are healthy for your surgery and that your immune system and digestive system are in top shape.  Please speak with your surgeon and postpone if necessary. There are many supplements that can help with your recovery, preparation and recovery from Surgery!   With Warm Regards, Trevor M Born MD
Trevor M. Born, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Stomach virus and surgery

You should be in good medical condition , well hydrated with no active disease processes if undergoing elective surgery to minimize complications.   You may want to consider rescheduling surgery until you are feeling better.
Stephen Delia, M.D.

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Postponing your Surgery

You should not have any infection in your body if you are having surgery. Your surgery will be postponed. Once the issue is resolved you can reschedule.
Michael A. Fiorillo, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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