If I have chlamydia, should I still have my tummy tuck, lipo, fat transfer and breast augmentation tomorrow?

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I had been battling a UTI since last Wednesday and took ciproflaxin that wasn't helping was prescribed something stronger and went away, when they did culture said it tested back negative . However I don't have the uti or its symptoms anymore but dr said I have raised white blood cells aND I have surgery tomorrow. I'm confused if I should have surgery tomorrow or wait . What are some consequences if I do decide to go forward with surgery ?? I am married 6 years and hubby swears not possible?

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

No. I do not think it is a smart idea to have surgery -- particularly with implants -- when you have an active infection. Post pone your surgery until you are completely healed. My best,Dr. Sheila Nazarian@drsheilanazarian on Instagram

Kendall Roehl, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a very important question. Having an active infection of any type is not a great idea when having an elective cosmetic surgery - especially with an implant involved. Any surgeon uses greater precaution on a surgery involving an implant of any type. Implants are not living tissue and cannot fight off infection. Having an active infection could pre-dispose you to getting an infected implant. This could lead you to multiple surgeries and procedures to repair a situation that could have been avoided all together. Please wait for surgery!

Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.I would discuss this with your doctor, but in general, I recommend not undergoing elective surgery while you have an active infection.  Best of luck!

Kyle Song, MD · Answer

It's best to call you PS.  In general, surgery when you have an active infection is a bad idea, especially in an implant case.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Best to make your surgeon aware of your situation since you have an active infection.  Then he/she can decide how to move forward at this time.

The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

If I have chlamydia, should I still have my tummy tuck, lipo, fat transfer and breast augmentation tomorrow?

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If I have chlamydia, should I still have my tummy tuck, lipo, fat transfer and breast augmentation tomorrow?

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