I'm scheduled for a tummy tuck on Tuesday and I just woke up with a small cold sore on my lip. Will this effect my surgery?

June 16, 2022
Asked By:ErikaW4 in Inland Empire, CA

Should I tell my doctor now?

Answers (7)

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June 29, 2022

Answer: Yes

Mansher Singh, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 29, 2022

Answer: Yes

Mansher Singh, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 25, 2022

Answer: Tell your surgeon now

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
June 25, 2022

Answer: Tell your surgeon now

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
June 20, 2022

Answer: Cold Sore

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 20, 2022

Answer: Cold Sore

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 18, 2022

Answer: Preoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 18, 2022

Answer: Preoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 19, 2022

Answer: Yes tell you doctor

June 19, 2022

Answer: Yes tell you doctor

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