Sore throat, Will my surgery need to be rescheduled?

This decision is usually made between your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist. If you don't have a fever or productive cough or significant redness of the back of the throat, often you can proceed with surgery.

This all depends on how ill you are and the duration of your surgery. A simple common colds with sore throat that does not include superinfection and compromise of the airways with a short (45 min) breast augmentation anesthesia is tolerable. However for a longer breast reduction or augmentation mastopexy or an infection with purulent coughs, or a sore throat with crypts and fever, it it best to reschedule the surgery.
Hope this helps,
Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey

Great question! A sore throat would not necessarily cause your scheduled #BA to be postponed. I recommend that you let your #BCPS know as soon as possible so that they are aware of any possible illness. Illness can have negative effects while undergoing healing, so if it is postponed, it would be for your benefit. If there isn't any fever or other symptoms, your PS and anesthesiologist may go ahead with the #BA. Your physician will determine what is best for your. Best wishes!

You should let your chosen surgeon know your current symptoms immediately to determine if you will be okay for surgery.Regards,  

Dear samkelsall. I am sorry to hear that you are feeling ill just before your op. Ultimately, the decision to postpone surgery will be made by your anaesthetist and surgeon together - so I would make sure you speak to them straight away. The decision will be made with your safety as a number one priority but it may be possible to go ahead with surgery. Good luck!