Cough and sore throat before surgery. Will I still be able to do surgery?

Thank you for your question!Make sure to check back with your surgeon if you have concerns about your health.  Best of luck!

A cold is usually self limited in a person with normal immunity but undergoing general anesthesia while having a cold may seriously complicate it and may result in pneumonia. Most Plastic surgeons would postpone your surgery to avoid such complications. Please contact your Plastic surgeon ASAP and notify him of your condition. 

You should let your plastic surgeon know immediately.When general anesthesia is used or if an anesthesiologist is helping with the surgery then usually that person makes the final call if the surgery should be canceled or if it's OK to move forward.Surgery may need to be rescheduled if someone is coughing up phlegm or has had fevers.Having to cancel surgery on the day of is frustrating for everyone.Giving notice is always appreciated by everyone involved.Let your plastic surgeon know how you're feeling.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.

Dear  Franny77,Thank you for your story.  I hope you feel better.It's always best to ask your Plastic Surgeon/Anesthiologist these questions yourself. It's always best to be in optimal health prior to any surgery but especially a elective cosmetic procedure of this magnitude.I trust that you have chosen a Plastic Surgeons who is experienced and Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition ideally they are members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600