Rashes and pimples before tummy tuck - Can a doctor cancel my surgery in that case?

May 4, 2019
Asked By:malwina1111 in New York, NY

Hi, I am scheduled for tummy tuck in 3 days. 2 days ago I waxed my bikini and get pretty bad rash and sweeling after that. Now is a little better but there is still rash, swelling and some of pimples. Can a doctor cancel my surgery in that case? Thank you@

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February 12, 2020

Answer: Canceling surgery

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 12, 2020

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Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 8, 2019

Answer: Rashes and pimples before tummy tuck - Can a doctor cancel my surgery in that case?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 8, 2019

Answer: Rashes and pimples before tummy tuck - Can a doctor cancel my surgery in that case?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 6, 2019

Answer: Canceling surgery

Roger Tsai, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 6, 2019

Answer: Canceling surgery

Roger Tsai, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 7, 2019

Answer: Physical evaluation needed

May 7, 2019

Answer: Physical evaluation needed

May 6, 2019

Answer: #infection of skin prior to #tummytuck with #PlasticSurgery

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May 6, 2019

Answer: #infection of skin prior to #tummytuck with #PlasticSurgery

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