Sinus infection and allergy diagnosis 1 day prior to breast augmentation, how long do i have to wait to get the surgery now?

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I have been coughing for 1 month, I took mucinex dm and cipro last week.Its only a cough, no chest congestion or fevers.Twice when I coughed a lot I vomitted or leak a little urine/discharge.Last night I developed runny nose and sneezing.Went to my internist today and he said I have sinus infection and allergies. He prescribed flonase, loratadine and steroids.I had my breast aug scheduled for tomorrow but decided to postpone it.If I take the steroids for 5 days can I have boob job the day after?

James H. Rogers, MD · Answer

I would recommend waiting until your symtoms have completely cleared and you are off all medications before proceeding with surgery. Your immune system is compromised, and you are at higher risk for infection, such as pneumonia. The risk of having an infection around an implant is increased as well, which would require removal.

Eric Schaffer, MD, FACS · Answer

Breast Augmentation surgery should be done when a patient is healthy and free of any symptoms of infection especially when placing a implant of any kind in the body.  Follow up with your doctor that prescribed your medications for clearance as to when it would be best to reschedule your elective surgery.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

You sound as though you have had a terrible cold. Once your infections resolve,  I would suggest waiting at least 1 month before elective surgery on the breasts. 
Good luck! Dr. Aldo

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear 098adgi,you should be healthy prior to an elective surgery. Every plastic surgeon has his own protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question and I am sorry to hear of your sinus infection.  Ultimately the best timing will be when you are completely clear of your infection which may be 1-3 weeks.  Because the implants are permanent devices there is no reason to risk infection by rescheduling prematurely.  Hope this helps.

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