Should I reschedule my breast augmentation if I've just gotten over bronchitis?

Well, by now you have postponed or have had the surgery. You do not want to go into any type of surgery with a respiratory problem. Informing your PS and anesthesiologist 3 days before your scheduled breast augmentation would have given them adequate time to assess your situation and make the best decision regarding the timing of your surgery.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Hi & thanks for your question!
Reach out to your surgeon. He/she may want to see you for a quick visit to determine if surgery is okay. Best wishes!

Thank you for your question. I do think you should postpone your surgery. You do not want to take any additional risks with elective surgery. Lung issues can affect your anesthesia and increase risks. I would inform your PS. Best of luck

I believe your symptoms should be totally gone before you consider surgery. If your bronchitis has lasted quite a while, it may be better to consider waiting a few weeks before having your surgery. This is best determined by your plastic surgeon.

The answer unfortunately is very variable, but what I can tell you is that if you have active bronchitis (With a productive cough) or any respiratory problem its important to notify the surgeon ASAP. More often than not you will be postponed or rescheduled. A lot of surgeons follow the “better to be safe than sorry” principle, especially in elective cosmetic surgery. 
Hope this helps best of luck

Hello! This is a great question. Sometimes even the most carefully made plans are disrupted when a poorly timed illness pops up. It’s usually best to let your body rest until you feel completely better. You’d probably take time off from work if you weren’t feeling well — and surgery is much harder on your body than a day in the office! You should always let your plastic surgeon know if you aren’t feeling your best in the days leading up to surgery, especially with a respiratory illness that could cause problems with anesthesia or with pain and coughing after surgery. It’s most important that you are safe and that your recovery goes smoothly. Good luck and get well soon!

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question is recommended if you discuss all about theme with your plastic surgeon.

Hello, it is important to discuss any health changes with your plastic surgeon and family physician.  They will be in the best position do a proper examination, possibly review tests, then advise you whether it is safe to proceed with surgery.

Breast Augmentation surgery is elective and should be done with a patient that is completely healthy.  We are placing sterile implants into your body and we would not want to have any lingering bacteria from your illness.  It would be best to reschedule your surgery until you are completely well and feeling great.  Good luck.

Thanks for your inquiry, please call your surgeon to discuss. This is a very patient specific question and really depends on how you are feeling, good luck.