Can I still have liposuction to my abdomen and flanks if I have a UTI or kidney infection?

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I am scheduled for liposuction 3/20/15 but I think I my have a uti or a kidney infection.I'm going to go to the doctor tomorrow and get antibiotics . in your professional opinion,do you think they will cancel myself surgery

Trevor M. Born, MD · Answer

Dear omgitsgoingdown30Thank you for your question!  Please contact your surgeon ASAP with your concern so they can guide you through your care.Feel BetterWith Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi there ,I usually postpone cosmetic surgery procedures in case my clients (you are normal people to be called patients) have any signs of an ongoing infection.before you decide anything please notify your PS n let him decideBest of luck

Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

Sorry to hear about your concern.You should contact your Plastic Surgeon. If you have UTI or Kidney Infection, it may be safer to delay your Liposuction. The risk of complications are higher.All the best

David L. Cangello, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.I would definitely let your surgeon know that you have an active infection. If you have a simple UTI, I'm sure with a short course of antibiotics you will easily be able to clear it by the date of your surgery and have no problem. A kidney infection is a bit more severe, and may need to be treated longer. Personally, I don't operate on patients with active infections, however, as I said, if you have a simple UTI I'm sure you'll be fine by the 20th. Best of luck!

Can I still have liposuction to my abdomen and flanks if I have a UTI or kidney infection?

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