Is There Any Reasons That You Cannot Get a Flu Shot the Day Before You Have Breast Augmentation Surgery?

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Sam Speron, MD, FACS · Answer

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	To answer your question, I would not recommend a flu shot the day before but the best thing to do is to consult with your plastic surgeon and see what they recommend you to do.

	
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Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

Probably not but why take any risk? I would get it a week before or do it after the surgery. You could possibly develop symptoms after the surgery which could be confusing.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I don't think the flu shot creates any risk for a breast augmentation however some patients develop flulike symptoms including fever that might cause postponement of the case.

Brian J. Lee, MD · Answer

There likely isn't any harm in getting a flu shot the day before the breast augmentation, but why take the risk, particularly with an elective procedure that includes prosthetic implants? I would recommend getting the shot at least a week before or several weeks after.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

I would get the flu shot at least a week prior to your surgery or two weeks after.  Why take a chance in getting sick while you are recovering from this elective procedure.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

I wouldn't advise it.  If you do have a reaction and run a fever, it could result in the anesthesiologist's decision to cancel the procedure.  Best to put it off for a few weeks.

David Janssen, MD, FACS · Answer

If you develop a fever after your flu shot, your surgery should be canceled.  There will be no way to tell whether you have an active infection or are just reacting to the flu shot.

Christine Sullivan, MD (retired) · Answer

Consult with your board certified plastic surgeon for their recommendations and pre-operative instructions.

Is There Any Reasons That You Cannot Get a Flu Shot the Day Before You Have Breast Augmentation Surgery?

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