I'm scheduled for liposuction on the 18th. I think I have a tooth infection. Will that stop me from getting surgery?

Make an appointment with your dentist to determine if you have a tooth infection.  In some cases,  he/she may prescribe antibiotics before or after liposuction to help prevent infection. If you do have an infection, postpone your lipo until you are cleared by your dentist.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

If you have an infection, you'll want to postpone your procedure until it has been adequately treated. I recommend following up with your Doctor. For best results with liposuction, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

You need to review this with your surgeon. If the infection settles down before the surgery, then it is probably ok.

The single biggest risk of getting an infection, is having an infection. Whether it is a tooth infection, respiratory infection, or urinary tract infection; all increase your risk of getting a wound infection after surgery. Get the tooth infection treated and then have surgery. Let your plastic surgeon know as quickly as possible.Eric Weiss MD

If you have any infection that would preclude you to have elective surgery in my opinion. I would repeat blood tests and speak to the dental professional to see exactly the type of dental issues you are having. Why have you NOT told our chosen surgeon yet?? 

It is in your best interests to ensure that there is no active infection prior to elective surgery. Allow your dentist to consult and treat you as necessary. 

If you have an active infection anywhere in your body, you shouldn't undergo any type of elective surgery, including liposuction. Please visit your dentist as soon as possible to see if you have an infection or not, and if it turns out that you do, reschedule your liposuction for a later date so that your infection can be cured first. 

It is not safe to proceed with an elective cosmetic procedure if there is an underlying infection anywhere in the body.  Please consult with your plastic surgeon, you safety is of the upmost importance.