Facelift surgery while on antibiotics for UTI

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Will be going in for a face & necklift Feb 1,2017 about 2 1/2 wks. Have been on amoxicillin-clavullanare 500-125mg for five days for a UTI. Will do another urinalysis but if not cleared up the doctor said he will use another antibiotic. Since my PS is out of state, I really don't want to have a cancellation. If I'm still on the second antibiotic will this compromise my chances of having the surgery? I am keeping my fingers crossed the urinalysis will come back negative.

Randy Wong, MD · Answer

Aloha, your situation can be a difficult dilemna for both surgeon and patient.  Both want to have the best possible results with the lowest risk.  That being said, consider the risk of complication for your procedures, and the fact that cosmetic surgery is always elective.  Although your UTI will likely be cleared with the antibiotics, we usually advise waiting until your health is restored optimally and would consider rescheduling your procedure several weeks after being symptom free and lab test clear.  Don't risk your safety and results just to meet a schedule.  Best wishes for your procedure.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Call your surgeon's office now.  Do not wait to the last minute when you are in crisis.  The more notice they have that there is an issue with your clearance.  Get their guidance.  They recommend rescheduling the surgery for a time when you hare likely to be fully healed from your bladder infection.

Ben Lee, MD · Answer

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections are exceedingly easy to treat as the antibiotics concentrate in the urine. You should be clear prior to surgery, but I think you should communicate this with your plastic surgeon. I doubt that he or she would alter your surgery or treatment course, but they would appreciate being informed.

Fernando Colon, MD · Answer

It is better to have the UTI cleared prior operation.
If the symptoms resolve is usually not necessary
to repeat the UA. Be sure to update your plastic
surgeon of all the information. Best wishes.

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

This is a bit of conundrum. I understand that you've booked the surgery and are ready for it to happen. And yes, your UTI may be cleared up by your surgery date. But infection is not something that you want to mess around with as it can cause serious complications. So, it may be best to postpone your surgery until you are completely healthy.

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