When can someone get cosmetic surgery after getting Omicron?

Hi & thanks for the question!
Each surgeon office will have their own protocol regarding Covid. Within a 6 week timeframe you should be able yo have surgery, as long as you are symptom free. Best wishes!

Hello @wa1988 thank you for your question. yes you can have surgery after getting omicron and when you're health is fully restored. Keep in mind that for any surgery you want to undergo, you need to be in good health, which reduces the risks in the operating room. I suggest you consult with several board certified plastic surgeon. Best Wishes!

The answer to this question may vary by location or surgeon. However, the American Society of Anesthesiologists has put forward the following recommendations for elective surgery (not specific to cosmetic surgery per se) after COVID-19 infection: - Wait 4 weeks for patients who are asymptomatic or recovering from mild, non-respiratory symptoms- Wait 6 weeks for a symptomatic patient with cough or difficulty breathing who did not require hospitalization- Wait 8-10 weeks for a symptomatic patient who is diabetic, has severely low immune defenses, or is hospitalized (THIS GROUP OF PATIENTS ARE NOT CANDIDATES FOR COSMETIC SURGERY AS A GENERAL RULE)- Wait 12 weeks for a patient who was admitted to an ICU due to COVID-19 infection (THIS GROUP MAY NOT BE CANDIDATES FOR COSMETIC SURGERY)

Dear wa1988,
you will need to be healthy prior to any cosmetic procedure. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to 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

This is new territory so there is no standard rule. And you may test positive for a longer time than when your infectious. Each surgeon makes their own decision. Either two weeks after positive test and no symptoms. Or wait until your test is negative.

Most anesthesiologists want patients to have no symptoms of cough or fever for one month prior to having surgery. COVID can make your lungs very inflammed and risky for general anesthesia.

Great question. Best to start with a negative PCR test. Then no symptoms should be present, like runny nose, cough. Finally a written medical clearance from your Primary MD. This should be enough to feek safer to proceed with your cosmetic surgery.