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.  It is best to discuss this with your board certified plastic surgeon directly.  If you have a root canal that requires treatment, I would generally advise my patients to have the root canal taken care of and then wait several weeks before having their breast augmentation.  Please discuss this with your surgeon.  I wish you all of the best.

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

Best to discuss with your surgeon and dentist. It is safest to have you healed from your root canal before proceeding with breast augmentation.

Thanks much for reaching out. I would delay the breast augmentation for at least 6 weeks after your root canal.  The infection risk is not worth it.I hope this helps :-)

Best to sort out the root canal first and then consider breast augmentation. Difficult to advise on line and best to contact your PS. 

It is important to discuss this issue directly with your surgeon.  I would recommend waiting 4-6 weeks after your dental procedures are completed before having breast augmentation surgery.  There is a small, but real risk of bacterial contamination through the blood stream and the risk is not worth it.  Good luck!

Thanks for your question.It is best to delay your augmentation for at least 2-4 weeks to allow the mouth to heal and avoid any chance of bacterial contamination.  Speak with your surgeon and I'm sure they will agree.Best of luck with your continued healing.Dr T

I would highly suggest you discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Typically I advise my patients that dental work needs be completed several weeks before undergoing any kind of implant procedure.  Good luck to you.