Can I take Tylenol severe cold and flu 10 days prior to BA surgery?

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I have a cold and sore throught... can I take tylenol severe cold and flue 10 days prior to my BA surgery..the active ingredients are acetaminophin... dextromethorphan.... guaifenesin.... and phenylephrine

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

This online forum is not for medical advice and you're much better off communicating with your plastic surgeon about your current head cold. I would not have a problem with this medication in one of my patients, but I cannot answer this for your doctor. Best wishes and I hope you fell better soon.Dr. ALDO :)

Michael Kulick, MD, DDS · Answer

Hello,Taking Tylenol is Ok as others have commented upon. The most IMPORTANT thing is that you are healthy before your surgery. If you are still suffering from the Flu symptoms you should consider post posing your surgery. Discuss this with your doctor.Sincerely, Dr K.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon.  Every surgeon has their own respective pre-op and post op protocol for his/her patients.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Sergio Alvarez, MD · Answer

There are no contraindications for this medication prior to surgery however I would have your surgeon monitor your health prior to surgery.

Francisco Canales, MD · Answer

Mild cold symptoms should resolve before your surgery. Check with your doctor as far as the medication you want to take. In our office it would be ok , although we would want you off for a couple of days before, but everyone has their preferences. Below is an example of a healed breast augmentation. Best wishes.

Gustavo E. Galante, MD · Answer

The medications you listed should not be a problem 10 days from surgery. Most importantly, you need to be feeling back to your usuual self as you do not want to have anesthesia or recover with a cough when having elective surgery.

Moneer Jaibaji, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Remember, it is best to be seen in person by a double-board-certified plastic surgeon for precise diagnosis and treatment.

Theodore Nyame, MD · Answer

Your surgeon would be the best person to answer this question. Everyone is different in how they manage their patient before and after surgery. Best Wishes

John McFate, MD · Answer

I would not have a problem with this medication at this time before surgery but make sure you discuss with your surgeon.  But more importantly, make sure you are currently not ill or sick just before your surgery.  A cold or something worse could cause you to not have an optimal surgical procedure and could cause an infection or impact your recovery and healing.

M. Dean Vistnes, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

This would be a decision for your operating surgeon. Contact his or her office and inform your surgeon of all your medications and symptoms. Best wishes.

Dean Vistnes, MD.

Vistnes Plastic Surgery

San Francisco Bay

#drdeanvistnes #realself #breastaugmentation

Can I take Tylenol severe cold and flu 10 days prior to BA surgery?

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