Do I really need to postpone because of a cold?

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I’m due for breast uplift/augmention in 11days I have a cold /flu type thing think I’m near the end had it for about 5 days already so do I have to postpone because of this I’m really unsure can this be harmful to go under Anaesthetic if I feel completely better I really don’t want to have to put this off again as iv already had to do so twice this year because of health issues

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear joanna o,
you need to be healthy prior to any elective procedure. most surgeons would recommend to postpone surgery if you have a cold. Every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Your surgical experience and recovery may be compromised with a cold, therefore it would be safer to reschedule your surgery. However, you should ask your surgeon for their opinion.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your surgeon is the right one to answer this question for you.  It is always best to be infection free at the time of surgery.  If you are already at the end and are feeling better there is a good chance you will be able to proceed as planned with your surgery in eleven days.

Azita Madjidi, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

It all depends on your general health and cold symptoms. In general, it's better to postpone because anesthesia will be safer for your lungs and if you develop a fever post op , you won't know if it's from the implant or the virus. Intubation can also seed the infection deep into your lungs.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question!
You need to reach out to your surgeon and check with him/her. If you are feeling fine and you have no symptoms surgery should be okay. Best wishes!

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