Should I get the Covid vaccine prior to breast reduction surgery?

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Breast reduction schedule for 2/1 -- Covid vaccine 12/27

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It should be fine to complete your COVID vaccine prior to your scheduled surgery.  It is always best to discuss this with your surgeon, but you should be able to proceed with both as planned.

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello, 
Thank you for your question.
Getting COVID vaccine should not interfere with your breast reduction surgery. But I would also discuss your concerns with your Plastic Surgeon as well. 
I hope this helps. Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question! I would definitely recommend getting your second vaccine because it is ineffective without it. That being said, you may exhibit symptoms after the vaccine, and that could possibly interfere with your surgery. You should call your plastic surgeon and see what they suggest. Good luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Your dates indicate that you had the initial dose of the COVID vaccine on 12/27/2020 and your surgery is scheduled for 2/1/2021. Unsure why you are asking if you should get it prior to the BR, as it appears you already have received the first dose and will receive the second dose prior to the BR. If you do not present with any adverse reactions to the second dose, you should be able to proceed with the BR. Recommend that you discuss this with your board certified PS.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Calm6791,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I don't think that your plastic surgeon will postpone your surgery. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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