I'm on antibiotics for cellulitis and I have a pre op appointment tomorrow for a BBL.... will surgeon deny me? (Photo)

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I'm about finished with my cephalexin from cellulitis.... and have a pre op appointment in the morning for a BBL.... my ankle is still swollen, but would a surgeon still go through with the procedure?

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hello dear. Thank you for your question and provided information as well.If you are considering a surgery, I recommend you to visit to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. Please consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get to know if you can have the surgery.
Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. As long as your infection is completely treated by the time of your surgical  procedure, you should be fine. You should discuss this with your plastic surgeon. I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon
for a full evaluation and advice. Best,
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.                                             
Johns
Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You probably have your PS's answer by now.  Most surgeons will wait to perform surgery until after an infection resolves. It's in your and the PS's best interest to take care of an infection before surgery to prevent complications with healing. I think that most PSs would prefer that patients inform them of any infections prior to the day of pre-op.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear k3089,
You should be healthy and have no infections prior to elective procedures. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

You should’ve informed your plastic surgeon immediately as soon as you had an infection. You should not have elective surgery with a current active infection. This is foolish and taking unnecessary risks.For the sake of the entire operating team who has you scheduled please let your surgeon know ASAP.I suppose each surgeon will make the wrong decision but I guarantee you 100% of surgeons would expect their patients to let them know if something like this is happening before surgery.Hopefully your cellulitis will clear and you can stay on schedule. If not it is only because your safety is being put first in for most certainly not the convenience of the surgeon.Infections are no joke and should be taken seriously. Infections that spread out of control will kill people. This is how my grandfather died leaving my father parentless when he was five years old. Obviously before the days of penicillin but even with antibiotics sometimes infections spread rapidly causing sepsis and demise.I’m glad you’re getting good care and are taking antibiotics. Continue getting the care you need but please let your plastic surgeon know. Surgeons do not like surprises.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

I'm on antibiotics for cellulitis and I have a pre op appointment tomorrow for a BBL.... will surgeon deny me? (Photo)

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