Caught a cold 1.5 weeks prior to breast augmentation.

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Hello, I started showing cold symptoms 5 days ago (Monday). On my sickest day (Wed.) my tempt. was only 99 degrees w/ productive cough. The nurse said surgery will go on if I have no fever, which I don't. Today (Friday) i still feel unwell but coughing less (non productive) w/ less symptoms. Surgery is in 5 days. My cbc blood work done on Monday showed my white blood cells within normal range. Any advice or reassurance would be greatly appreciated, as I will be traveling out of town for surgery and have put a lot if planning into this! Thanks in advance!

Jaime Perez, MD · Answer

If you
have a cold, it might safer to reschedule your surgery to a later date.  If your fever is reducing then consult your
doctor.  You may be able to continue the
surgery on the scheduled date.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The decision to proceed with elective aesthetic procedure is made by the anesthesiologist the surgeon. Generally patients on the mend are permitted to undergo the operation.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

It sounds like you have some upper respiratory issue.  You need to speak to your surgeon directly about his or her feeling concerning your symptoms.  I would be a little uneasy about  proceeding.  I would also include the anesthesia team in on this decision. The last thing we want to do is cause a sever upper respiratory infection and/or possible capsular contracture issues with your implant due to an infection present at the time of surgery.

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

I'm sorry for the untimely illness. I would tell you to hold off if you don't feel like you are 100% yet. I know you have a lot of things to juggle since it is out of town, but there is no reason to rush into something.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

If you feel unwell, regardless of numbers and labs, then postpone your procedure.  This is an elective procedure.  It is best to wait and schedule to a time that you feel 100%.

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