I'm having surgery next week, but I have a respiratory infection, so I went to my family doctor today and got antibiotics. My doctor doesn't think it would be a problem, assuming I'm no longer symptomatic by then. She did say I could call my surgeon and let him know, which I plan to do Monday morning. Based on this, what is the likelihood he'll want to reschedule? I'm on a 10-day round of amoxicillin, so I'll still be on it when I'm scheduled to go under for surgery.
Answer: Respiratory infection and elective surgery This is not your internist's call to make. Frankly, she should have picked up the phone to your plastic surgeon immediately. Because of the risk of seeding an infection in the implants, you cannot have surgery in my opinion. Additionally, respiratory infections and anesthesia do not mix well. The surgery should be postponed. In my practice, regardless of the inconvenience, any cancellation fee would be waived due to illness.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Respiratory infection and elective surgery This is not your internist's call to make. Frankly, she should have picked up the phone to your plastic surgeon immediately. Because of the risk of seeding an infection in the implants, you cannot have surgery in my opinion. Additionally, respiratory infections and anesthesia do not mix well. The surgery should be postponed. In my practice, regardless of the inconvenience, any cancellation fee would be waived due to illness.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Less than 1 week post op Thank you for your question. Less than 1 week post op I would recommend you follow up with your surgeon. I hope this information helps.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Less than 1 week post op Thank you for your question. Less than 1 week post op I would recommend you follow up with your surgeon. I hope this information helps.
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November 10, 2016
Answer: Breast augmentation in 6 days, but I just started amoxicillin for a respiratory infection. Will my surgery be postponed? Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well, let your surgeon evaluate you and he will decide if the operation will be posponed
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Answer: Breast augmentation in 6 days, but I just started amoxicillin for a respiratory infection. Will my surgery be postponed? Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well, let your surgeon evaluate you and he will decide if the operation will be posponed
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October 30, 2016
Answer: Breast augmentation in 6 days, but I just started amoxicillin for a respiratory infection. Will my surgery be postponed? This is a question that should be directed to your plastic surgeon promptly because that's who should be making the decision regarding your current illness and whether to proceed with surgery or delay.
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Answer: Breast augmentation in 6 days, but I just started amoxicillin for a respiratory infection. Will my surgery be postponed? This is a question that should be directed to your plastic surgeon promptly because that's who should be making the decision regarding your current illness and whether to proceed with surgery or delay.
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October 30, 2016
Answer: Bronchitis and breasts augmentation surgery Dear Erin, Every plastic surgeon has his own personal way of handling your situation. In my practice, if a patient does not have symptoms like fever and coughing and they are on antibiotics , we proceed with surgery . After all, the patient took time off from work and got family or friends to stay with her during the initial recovery period. Obviously, if you are sick, surgery will be postpone. The only change in your regiment that I would have recommended is to switch the Amoxicillin to Augmentin 875 mg every 12 hours, since it is more powerful and more convenient. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery , to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, perky, symmetrical and natural looking. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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Answer: Bronchitis and breasts augmentation surgery Dear Erin, Every plastic surgeon has his own personal way of handling your situation. In my practice, if a patient does not have symptoms like fever and coughing and they are on antibiotics , we proceed with surgery . After all, the patient took time off from work and got family or friends to stay with her during the initial recovery period. Obviously, if you are sick, surgery will be postpone. The only change in your regiment that I would have recommended is to switch the Amoxicillin to Augmentin 875 mg every 12 hours, since it is more powerful and more convenient. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery , to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, perky, symmetrical and natural looking. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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October 30, 2016
Answer: Breast augmentation in 6 days, but I just started amoxicillin for a respiratory infection. Will my surgery be postponed? Thank you for your question. I am glad that you will be seeing your plastic surgeon for an examination. A serious upper respiratory infection requiring antibiotics in my practice is a contraindication to proceed with breast augmentation surgery. There is both the concern for anesthesia which should not be done during an upper respiratory infection and concern for the implant. Please discuss this in detail with your surgeon.
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Answer: Breast augmentation in 6 days, but I just started amoxicillin for a respiratory infection. Will my surgery be postponed? Thank you for your question. I am glad that you will be seeing your plastic surgeon for an examination. A serious upper respiratory infection requiring antibiotics in my practice is a contraindication to proceed with breast augmentation surgery. There is both the concern for anesthesia which should not be done during an upper respiratory infection and concern for the implant. Please discuss this in detail with your surgeon.
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