Possible Uti Before Rhinoplasty, Will This Affect Surgery?

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Hi! My surgery is 12 days away and now I'm afraid I may have a uti (although I'm not certain). Will this affect my surgery?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would contact your surgeon and have your urine tested to see if you do indeed have a UTI or not.  If you do, it should be treated before your surgery and you would still have time to do this before your surgery date in 12 days.

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

Dear Beth,

	Thank you for your question.  You still have plenty of time to have the possible UTI treated before surgery.  Discuss this with your plastic surgeon, have your urine tested, and start the antibiotics.  You will be finished with the course before the surgery.

	Best Wishes, 

	Pablo Prichard, MD

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

It is best to treat any infections before surgery. With 12 days remaining, a UTI may be treated without impacting the rhinoplasty results.

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