Will a gynecomastia surgery be rescheduled if I have a mild cold?

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My gynecomastia surgery date is set for January 14th. As this is right in the middle of cold and flu season, I've been wondering: would they cancel surgery if I came down with a mild cold before it? As in, runny nose, some coughing, etc. I usually do not get fevers or severe symptoms when I do catch colds.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question. I'd recommend speaking with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to see what their policy is. Take care.

Jeffrey D. Wagner, MD · Answer

You will have to discuss with your surgeon.  In my practice, we would probably proceed with most non-implant elective surgeries in the face of a mild upper respiratory illness such as a mild "cold" as long as the patient is not having a fever and not experiencing increased cough or chest secretions.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, patients undergoing elective surgery should be at their optimal (or close to) level of health prior to proceeding. It is especially important that there be no compromise of pulmonary function or active source of infection present.Your plastic surgeon will be the only relevant resource when it comes to determining your ability to proceed at the time of surgery.Best wishes.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  In general if you come down with an illness, it is best to avoid any elective surgery until it has cleared.  The reason is not so much the risk of the surgery, but ensuring that from a breathing point of view there is no increased risk to putting you to sleep.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Gynecomastia surgery, as any elective surgery, should be delayed if you have breathing compromise as it is not worth the extra risk of being intubated. Please check with your anesthesiologist.

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