Using Allegra and Flonase for allergies before breast aug, should I stop?

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Breast augmentation scheduled for next Thursday (so in 9 days). Yesterday symptoms began including stuffy, runny nose (clear drainage) and scratchy throat. I went to my PCP today and she agreed just allergies. No known fevers. She said continue Allegra and began using Flonase. Is Allegra and Flonase okay to use up until surgery or do these need to be stopped a week prior? My fear is if I stop them this might turn into an infection. Thoughts?

Larry Weinstein, MD · Answer

Having clear sinuses is important. Rebound is possible if you stop. They should not affect your surgery and may improve your recovery. Check with your surgeon.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. These should not be an issue. However, I would recommend speaking to your plastic surgeon.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I allow my patients to take Allegra and Flonase up until surgery. Always best to check on your surgeon's protocol. Hope this information is helpful.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Nagi T. Ayoub, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello wexler823, 
I tell all my patients that they can continue to take allegra and flonase prior to surgery.  Contact your plastic surgeons office and see what his/her protocol is, every plastic surgeon can be different.  I would definitely double check with the performing physician.

Brian M. Showalter, MD · Answer

hello, great question. you should check with your surgeon their preference but generally those are medications you would stay on perioperatively without issue. you may also discuss with he/she to changing to Singulair for allergies and stop allegra as singulair has been shown to be beneficial in preventing capsular contracture and is also a treatment for it as well.

Levi J. Young, MD · Answer

You can continue to take these medications prior to your procedure.  However, I would clarify with your physician as to his preferences.

Jeanette Padgett, MD, FACS · Answer

I have my patients continue to use their allergy medications before surgery. You should check with your plastic surgeon to make sure it is fine with them.  Best wishes.

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

your allergy meds should not cause any problems before your BA surgery. in fact, they may be helpful as they should keep you from being congested.avoid anything with aspirin in it for 10 days before surgerydavid berman md

Stacy Peterson, MD (retired) · Answer

In my practice I continue to let patients take these medications prior to surgery.  However, each plastic surgeon has their own guidelines on what is permissible to take/stop prior to surgery.  It is best to check with your plastic surgeon.

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Using Allegra and Flonase for allergies before breast aug, should I stop?

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