Can a cold cause a breast augmentation to be postponed?

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I just got an email of my lab results and it shows a high RDW and a high Lymph (absolute). What does a high RDW and high Lymphs (absolute) mean? Should I be worried about them rescheduling my surgery?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Your surgeon should be notified if you develop a cold before surgery. Depending on the severity of your cold, your surgery may be rescheduled.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about your concerns prior to your day of surgery. Generally speaking, patients undergoing elective surgery should be at their optimal (or close to) level of health prior to proceeding. It is especially important that there be no compromise of pulmonary function or active source of infection present.
Your plastic surgeon will be the only relevant resource when it comes to determining what medications you can take prior to surgery and your ability to proceed at this time.
Best wishes.

Lisa M. DiFrancesco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I will usually delay surgery until the cold or upper respiratory infection has cleared up.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

It doesn't make any sense to have you get surgery if you are feeling your best.  Everyone wants you to have the best possible results!

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  A significant cold or upper respiratory infection creates a serious risk of complications or pneumonia following general anesthesia.  Please consult your surgeon.

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

Depends on the cold severity.  Anesthesia risks are increased with a severe upper respiratory infection.  Donald R. Nunn MD  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

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