Diflucan 9 days before breast augmentation...

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I'm having an elective breast augmentation in 9 days and was just prescribed diflucan for a yeast infection, yesterday by my gyn. Is it safe to take it now or am I better off waiting until after the surgery to take it?

Christopher Khorsandi, MD · Answer

I would recommend that you clear your yeast infection before surgery.  You may want to notify your plastic surgeon of your situation.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Each Plastic Surgeon will have their own protocols and restrictions pre/post op. I recommend that you contact them so that they can advise you.All the best

Benjamin J. Cousins, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, and I wish you the best! UTIs usually require
a short course of antibiotics/antifungals to be cleared along with plenty of hydration and
cranberry juice which are good natural adjuncts. It is best not to jeopardize your
surgery with an active or under treated infection, so it is best to go see
(or call) your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for his/her specific
recommendations and thoughts. Best of luck.
Benjamin J. Cousins MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Krochmal, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you very much for your question.I would ask your surgeon about this.  I would take the diflucan for the infection, but the bigger question is whether or not your surgeon wants to place a breast implant in somebody with a recent infection.  Best of luck!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If your yeast infection clears, then it probably will not be a problem. Best to review with your surgeon.

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