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I currently have a uti and strep throat will i be able to get my surgery for lipo with transfer done tomorrow ...?

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Up to anesthesia : Depending on the anesthesia planned for the procedure, the presence of inflammation in the upper airway make you a poor candidate for any elective procedure. I would contact the doc as soon as the offices open and ask them specifically.

Answered 11/21/2012

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Mostly, elective..: Surgical procedures are postponed when there are inter current infections present.

Answered 4/1/2019

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Dr. John Di Saia answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Surgeon's call: I am pretty conservative and tend to postpone elective surgery on patients with infections. Every surgeon has his or her own line here though.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Postpone Surgery: You want to be healthy for surgery. This will reduce the chance for complications.

Answered 10/24/2017

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