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

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

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!

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!

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.

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

I would let your surgeon know because if you do have an active infection, it's best to delay your case, especially since you will be getting implants. No need to put yourself at risk knowingly. 

The best person to answer this question is your surgeon. Reach out right away to inform her/him of your situation. It is best to wait to have surgery until you are fully healed of infection and your blood counts have returned to normal.

You need to let your PS know what is going on ASAP. Postponing surgery would one let your body heal from this infection and two not add in unnecessary risks to your procedures. 

Thank you for the question and it is better to be safe then sorry and would delay my surgery as, if informed about your condition, your surgeon will probably want to do.Dr. Corbin

This is a question for your surgeon. Please contact his or her office to let them know what is going on. Best wishes, Dean Vistnes.Vistnes Plastic SurgerySan Francisco Bay Area