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I was just at the podiatrist & received a cortisone shot in my foot. this wknd, im set to undergo a breast reduction surgery. my pod. said this should not affect the surgery, but im looking for other opinions to be sure. is it safe to proceed?tyia?

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

The Cortizone shot just will stay local in the area where it was applied and should not affect any current surgical procedure

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/2/2021

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A member asked:

I was just at the podiatrist & received a cortisone shot in my foot. this wknd, im set to undergo a breast reduction surgery. my pod. said this should not affect the surgery, but im looking for other opinions to be sure. is it safe to proceed?tyia?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

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