Is it ok to vaccinate (tetanus) after breast implant surgery?

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I had breast augmentation surgery about 4 and half weeks ago and I 've just have tetanus injection and I am so worried now.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations catseye166 on your surgery.  You should be fine to proceed with your vaccine.

Christopher Craft, MD · Answer

Catseye,
Having a tetanus shot should not adversely effect your outcome. Although we typically recommend as little unnecessary and elective medications or treatments immediately post. The risk of tetanus in a patient who needs the immunization outlays the risks in this case.
Congratulations on your recent surgery!

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  No need to worry about having a vaccination for tetanus following your breast augmentation procedure.  Best of luck.

Clayton Crantford, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. No need to worry, there should be no problem with you having a vaccination following a breast augmentation. Best of luck.Clayton Crantford, MD

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hi Catseye!Congratulations on your breast surgery! You should be fine proceeding with your vaccinations. Goof luck!

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.You are fine to receive the tetanus shot after surgery. Do not worry. Good luck with your recovery.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

There is no problem receiving a tetanus vaccination after breast augmentation. No worries.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Lina Triana, MD · Answer

Do not worry, if you needed the vaccine then is better to get it than to have the risk of getting tetanus. Although your breast augmentation healing process is still going on inside your breast there should not be any problem.

Eric YK Li, MD · Answer

This shouldn't be a problem, your recent tetanus vaccination should not impact your breast augmentation result.  Congratulations on your recent surgery!

Chris Porter, MD · Answer

The tetanus injection will not interfere with your recent breast augmentation outcome. The injection is very localised and stimulates your immune system only against tetanus. All the best with your recovery.

Is it ok to vaccinate (tetanus) after breast implant surgery?

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