How soon after receiving the second vaccine dose can I have my BBL surgery?

Dear JazzieNoir, thanks for sharing your concern, there is not indications that taking the vaccine is contraindication or evidence of adverse effects, but you still need a COVID test prior surgery to get the procedure. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Hi, thanks for your question. You should speak to your surgeon about your concerns, as he/she will have their own pre-operative guidelines that you should follow carefully. There are typically no contraindications when it comes to having your vaccine and a BBL. That said, the concern is less about what the result of the covid test might be than how you react to the vaccine itself. Basically, you want to be in perfect health before your surgery, and the vaccine could result in mild side effects, such as a low fever, fatigue, as well as mild aches and pains. I would recommend getting your vaccine a few weeks following your surgery as opposed to before to be sure that you feel as well as can be and strong for your procedure.

Dear JazziieNoir,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. Most plastic surgeons would recommend you to wait prior to surgery. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. Getting the vaccine shouldn't interfere with anesthesia or the procedures. You will still have to get a covid test before surgery.

There is no evidence of adverse outcomes related to anesthesia and surgery in recently vaccinated patients. However, the systemic effects of recent vaccination especially with the second shot, such as fever and malaise, may be confused with similar symptoms that may arise in the post-operative period. Some guidelines recommend waiting for 1 week after receiving an inactive vaccine before having elective surgery. Your board certified plastic surgeon will know whether to postpone the BBL or not.

These are all topics you should be discussing with your surgeon.

Even if surgeons post their opinions on the topic here they are irrelevant do your specific situation. Your surgeons view on the topic is the only one that matters.

COVID-19 vaccines have been developed to be given at a certain time and general and that should not be rearranged. Your surgery date should be rearranged if anything.

Vaccines take time to be affective and with COVID-19 it’s recommended to wait at least two weeks after the second injection to be maximally protected.

Lots of patients have been having surgery without getting vaccinated so your surgeon may not be opposed to this at all.

Please follow up with your provider.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD