I'm scheduled tomorrow for breast aug but I have a root canal, is it safe to go for breast augmentation?

Thank you for your question. I would recommend taking care of you root canal prior to undergoing you breast augmentation. Theoretically a bacteremia caused by dental work could lead to an increased risk of infection. Best of luck. 

Hello and thank you for the question. Any procedure that can result in bacteremia (bacteria in blood) can theoretically seed the bacteria around the implant and potentially increase the risk of capsular contracture (scar formation around the implant). So, it's probably best to avoid breast augmentation early after such procedure. I agree with others that waiting a few weeks is reasonable. Different surgeons might have different opinions on this. I would discuss this with the your surgeon.Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

I don't see in your post where you mention how long ago you had your root canal.  What you have read about root canals and the risk of breast augmentations becoming infected or developing a capsular contracture is related to the fact that when you have an invasive dental procedure such as a root canal, bacteria is showered in your blood stream which could potentially seed your implants.  Once the acute phase of healing from a root canal has passed, your dental work is no longer a risk to your implants.  I recommend 4 to 6 weeks after invasive dental procedures before undertaking a breast augmentation.  If your root canal was more than 6 weeks ago it will not impact your augmentation.Best of luck to you!G. Robert Meger MD