Should I get a breast augmentation surgery if I have ABS?

Question

I went to my primary to get my labs done and he also gave me a urinalysis, which came back as I have asymptomatic bacteruria, surgery is scheduled for the 30th of this month, should I get it done?

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

I would get that cleared up prior to surgery.  That's a tricky scenario though and you may want to treat that empirically prior to surgery.  In summary, I would treat with antibiotics for 3-5 days prior, then do the breast augmentation and then stay on antibiotics for at least 1-3 days after surgery.  Best Wishes!!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

This question needs to be answered by your surgeon as opinions may vary.  It is always best to be infection free when having surgery.  Your surgeon may request a second urinalysis to verify the findings and a decision can be made.

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello,
 
And thank you for the question.

You should be able to undergo your schedule breast augmentation procedure, but I would certainly discuss your questions and concerns with your plastic surgeon.

In some patients with asymptomatic bacteruria, I would recommend a short course of prophylactic antibiotics used to treat UTI such as Bactrim.
 
I hope this helps.
Best, Dr. Karanetz
 
Dr. Irena Karanetz
Fellowship-Trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Queens, New York
(516) 833 0309

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

If you have asymptomatic bacteriuria then you need to have this cleared before undergoing any surgery.  A repeat culture can be done prior to surgery.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear gabrieela02,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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