Surgery postponed due to runny nose/allergies. Will my PS reschedule my surgery?

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My surgery is Thursday (2 days from now). I am scheduled to have a BBL with additional lipo. I have occasional allergies, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing. A few days ago I started sneezing and woke up the next morning with a runny nose. Although, it has gotten better it's hasn't completely dried up yet. I haven't had a fever or cough so I know it's allergies. Will my PS reschedule my surgery? I hope not since I can't take time off work in the near future.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

It is very common to have to reschedule surgery due to illness and this is absolutely the right thing to do in your case.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hello, thanks for your question and provided information. First, if your lung doctor give's you clearance, there is no problem on having surgery in a few days requested by your primary doctor. Consult with your surgeon and lung doctor before. You can have your surgery as long as you're safe and healthy. Advantages:
One treatment may be all you need to reshape problem areasTreat more areas—and larger areas—in one procedureMay be performed with either local or general anesthesiaMore consistent and predictable result than noninvasive treatmentsLiposuction, sometimes referred to as "lipo" by patients, slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits and improving your body contours and proportion.Different areas of treatment:
ThighsHips and buttocksAbdomen and waistUpper armsBackInner kneeChest areaCheeks, chin and neckCalves and anklesLiposuction can be performed alone or along with other plastic surgery procedures, such as a facelift, breast reduction or a tummy tuck.What liposuction can do?
Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise.
It is also not an effective treatment for cellulite—the dimpled skin that typically appears on the thighs, hips and buttocks—or loose saggy skin.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Suggest you phone your plastic surgeon's office immediately. Your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist will make the decision regarding whether postponement is necessary.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Ricardo Ventura, MD · Answer

Hello, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. Yes, if there's no more problems due or related to your allergies, you can have surgery without any problem and with your lung doctor clearance.

Umeng David Thao, MD · Answer

Please contact your plastic surgeon and explain to him or her your issues.  You should also consult with your primary physician to get a checkup if you haven't done so.  We all want you to be healthy and safe for surgery. Best of luck!

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