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Can You Still Have Plastic Surgery(lower Body Lift) with a Cold?

asked 1 year ago by YLK in Miami, FL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 696 times
Tags: cold, sick

There are some people that say you can't with a cold and others say if you have your period the doctor will not operate.I am not so sure if these are true or false.

13 answers to Can You Still Have Plastic Surgery(lower Body Lift) with a Cold?

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Getting a cold before surgery

Thank you for your question. Being on your menstrual cycle is not a contraindication for having surgery. Getting a "cold" is different .. I ask my patients to communicate with my office if they think they are getting sick and we will decide whether to proceed with surgery or not. Safety is the first priority with elective surgery so don't be disappointed if your surgery is postponed until you are 100% better. Best Wishes!
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Contraindications to Surgery (Cold and Menstruation)

There is no contraindication to performing surgery when a woman is menstruating. It is probably safest not to undergo surgery if you have a cold, or upper respiratory infection. Minor colds with symptoms of only nasal/sinus congestion may not add significant risk. Any sign of involvement of the lower airways, such as a cough, shortness of breath or wheezing, could definitely indicate inflammation of the airways that could result in complications from anesthesia. Any surgical procedure... more
Max Polo, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Should I cancel surgery if I have a cold?

If you have a fever, a serious sore throat, lots of coughing, and so on - yes, I would recommend postponing your surgery.  If you just have some mild sniffles that are improving, then it would probably be OK to have  your surgery.  Let your surgeon and the anesthesiologist be the judge of that. Having your period is not a contraindication for surgery.   Feel better!
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Sick for your surgery

Cosmetic surgery and its risks are ideal for patients in excellent health. Though a cold may not affect your results or recovery, it is possible that it will. I would not recommend it.
Marc Schneider, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
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Minimal Risk, Minimal Complications

A lower bodylift is an elective cosmetic surgery that will have lasting results and drastically improve your quality of life.   I would take the necessary steps to be in your best health prior to surgery.    Surgery can always be delayed for a few weeks to allow evaluation and treatment by your primary care physician.   An unnecessary complication related to your illness could have lasting effects.   I wish you a safe and healthy recovery. see video
Paul S. Gill, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Not a good idea

I reccomend my patients not have elective surgery with a cold.  It is best to wait till you are feeling better.
Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Elective surgery if you have a cold

This is not a good idea.  You should not proceed with elective surgery if you have a cold or other upper respiratory infection symptoms.  No need to take unnecesary risks.   Wait until you feel better or you may need evaluation by an internist or family medicine doc before your surgery.
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Elective body lift surgery if you have a cold?

The key is that you are requesting elective surgery, and any avoidable risk should be avoided! Any operation requiring a general anesthetic has the potential for numerous risks, the majority of which are extremely small risks, but risks nonetheless! A cold increases these risks, which include, but are not limited to, aspiration pneumonitis, pneumonia, laryngospasm with loss of airway, increased potential for bleeding due to increased coughing, increased risk of tearing the abdominal... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Cold and surgery

If you have a bad cold you should delay your surgery. It is not worth the risk if you have upper airway issue.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Elective Plastic Surgery with Cold or Period

I agree that being on one's period is not a contraindication to elective surgery.  I feel that whether or not a cold should delay surgery is related to the type and extent of surgery.  A body lift is a very big and time-consuming procedure.  For that reason, I feel that a patient should consider postponing this operation with a cold although I would not insist on it and leave it to the patient to decide.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Body Lift

Having surgery during your menstrual cycle is not  an issue. At The Sullivan Centre, we instruct our patients to alert us at their first sign of a cold or other illness. My anesthesiologist team and I will evaluate the patient and determine if proceeding with surgery is in the best interest of the patient.  
Christine Sullivan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Plastic surgery and colds equals a postponement

Because of the risk of infection no elective plastic surgery should be done with a cold.  A period doesn't matter.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Can You Still Have Plastic Surgery(lower Body Lift) with a Cold?

Regarding: "Can You Still Have Plastic Surgery(lower Body Lift) with a Cold? There are some people that say you can't with a cold and others say if you have your period the doctor will not operate.I am not so sure if these are true or false." It is not an issue of COULD but much more of SHOULD you have Major surgery while having a cold? The vast majority of responsible surgeons and anesthesiologists will NOT operate on you for fear that your "cold" may be... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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