Urine infection before rhinoplasty?

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My rhinoplasty is in less than 3 weeks and i went to my regular doctor for a check up and everything in my blood came out normal. However, my urine test came out bad and said i have an infection. She will double check with a urine test ill take tomorrow. But if she prescribes me antibiotics and i take them for a week,will it affect my Rhinoplasty? Ill be calling my surgeon's office tomorrow and let them know whats going on. Please help & answer.

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

What's the risk to the outcome of rhinoplasty when there's a recent or ongoing infection else where in the body? It's likely not to none. However it's just common sense to treat an infection before your surgery. There's likely a very small risk of seeding bacteria to the operative site, especially if there's cartilage grafts being used.When it's an upper respiratory tract infection, the risk is increased because the breathing tube may aggravate it or even promote it developing into a chest infection or pneumonia. Here it's advisable to be over your symptoms completely or reschedule your surgery for later.

Sirius K. Yoo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is always preferable to treat an infection prior to surgery when possible.  The good news is that urinary tract infections (UTIs) are readily and quickly treatable in most cases.  You have plenty of time before your surgery to have this cleared and safely move forward.  Discuss this with your surgeon.  I'm sure he will want you to compete your antibiotics and then repeat the urinalysis.  All the best!

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

No surgery on the human body should be conducted with an active infection at the same time. You are very lucky in that your rhinoplasty is some time away. A simple short course of Bactrim DS should do the trick. Repeat urine analysis prior to your intended Rhinoplasty should be done just to be sure all is clear. All the best. B. Weintraub MD

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Close follow up with your primary care physician to treat your urinary tract infection with antibiotics should not have any affect on your rhinoplasty procedure.

Kenty Sian, MD · Answer

As long as your urinary tract infection is treated promptly, it should have no effect on the outcome of your rhinoplasty. Please make sure that your plastic surgeon is aware of what is happening. Good luck.

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