Should Breast Reduction Be Postponed?

Question

My surgery is scheduled for Nov. 19, and last weekend I started feeling some sinus/ear pressure on the right side. I went to my GP on Nov. 7 and he said there was some minor irritation in my ear and back of throat (Fyi- No sore throat). I told him about my surgery date and he said just to be safe, I should take a 5 days of 250 mg Azithromyacin. I don’t have a cold, fever, runny nose or cough. I called my PS’s office, but the nurse is out today so I won’t speak to her until Mon.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  If in the unfortunate circumstance that you get sick before your surgery, you may have postpone your surgery until you are better again.  If you are feeling sick, I would discuss with your surgeon who may help you decide depending on your individual symptoms.  Given the time before surgery, you may be symptom free well in advance of surgery.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It sounds like you have plenty of time to get better before your surgery and you were smart to visit your GP to ave the situation checked out. I suspect you will be fine by the time of your surgery but you should keep your surgeon updated on your condition. Good luck!

Adam Tattelbaum, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions. 

	 

	Based upon what you have written it is likely that your symptoms will clear out before surgery.  Follow your interest's instructions but check in with your plastic surgeon on Monday. Your plastic surgeon may want to see and examin and you a few days before surgery to make sure it is safe to proceed.

	 

	Best wishes.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Of course you want to be in your best health before any surgical procedure. In most cases as long as you are not having a fever and your sinus infection has resolved prior to your surgery you should be fine.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Your surgery is in 8 days, and it most likely will get better. Follow closely with your surgeon so if it has to be rescheduled it can be done soon.  Good luck.

Should Breast Reduction Be Postponed?

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