I have a Rhinoplasty coming up and a tooth infection is present. Can I still undergo surgery?

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So I have a pimple in my gum on my bottom right molar from an infection but my Rhinoplasty is in a week! Should I just take antibiotics and be okay to undergo surgery? Please advise! The rhinoplasty is in another country so its not like I can reschedule.

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

I would not recommend a rhinoplasty with an infection anywhere, particularly in the face. An infection in a rhinoplasty can be very serious. You should see your surgeon before hand or consult a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. In the meantime, you should have a full course of antibiotics to eliminate your gum infection entirely.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Performing surgery on a patient with an existing infection can increase the risk of an infection developing at the surgical site. Ask your dentist what he/she recommends as far as an antibobiotic. Even though your surgery is in another country, you should email or phone your surgeon's office for advice.

Arthur Shektman, MD · Answer

This is not the place to ask such a question.  You need to reach out to your surgeon. However if you were my patient I woud postpone your surgery until you had completed a full course of antibiotics and there was no evidence of infection.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Call or email your surgeons office and make them aware of it. It may be fine to proceed with surgery but your surgeon needs to know about it and give your their guidance on this

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear poutnfluff,
you should have no infections prior to an elective procedure. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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