Will Taking Flagyl Interfere with Breast Augmentation Surgery?

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I am scheduled for a breast augmentation in a week. I took Flagyl last week which is a medication to avoid. Will I still be able to have the surgery? What complications could occur?

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

I do not see any contra-indications to taking flagyl prior to breast implant augmentation surgery. I would discuss this with your surgeon.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-

	I can only assume that you are using Flagyl to treat an infection...

	Because fundamentally breast augmentation involves placing a foreign body into your body, it is particularly important that the conditions at the time of the procedure be optimized.

	I would postpone your surgery until your infection is clear and you are as healthy as possible.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

I agree with Dr. Aldea.  In is an unnecessary risk to perform a breast augmentation with an active infection.  The last thing anybody wants to have an infection occur with your implant and/or incisions.  Wait until infection clears then proceed.
Good Luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Why are you taking Flagyl? If you have an active infection in another body area, you are probably better off delaying your surgery until the infection clears.

Nina S. Naidu, MD, FACS · Answer

If you do not have any active signs of infection, you should be OK to proced with your surgery.  You should speak with your surgeon to ensure that he or she is aware of your recent antibiotic use.  The worst case scenario with infected implants is that they may need to come out for a minimum of 3 months prior to replacement.  This is a very unhappy complication for both patient and surgeon, so it's best to be completely healthy prior to your surgery.  Good luck, /nsn.

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