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I Am 47 Year Old Diabetic Considering a Breast Augmentation. Can This Be Done?

asked 4 months ago by Noelle64 in Mooresville, NC
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 219 times
Tags: 150-169 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, candidate, diabetes

My BS are pretty well controlled. I am 5'7" and weigh 155lbs

14 answers to I Am 47 Year Old Diabetic Considering a Breast Augmentation. Can This Be Done?

Breast augmentation candidate with diabetes

Yes, patients with diabetes are able to have breast augmentation. See your regular doctor or cardiologist to make sure that you are medically fit to have anesthesia and see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate for breast implants. I hope this helps

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

Breast augmentation is safe for diabetics.

Breast augmentation is safe for diabetics. I take extra precautions with all of my diabetic patients including: ensuring good blood sugar control before, during, and after the operation showering at home with a strong antibacterial soap before coming for surgery more careful follow-up to ensure good wound healing

Richard H. Fryer, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

Daibetes

I do procedures on diabetics frequently and as long as you are well controlled and have medical clearance things should go fine. the complication rate is higher but most people accept that.

Jonathan Saunders, MD
Newark Plastic Surgeon

Safe to have breast augmentation with diabetes if well controlled

It is safe for you to have a breast augmentation with diabetes which is well controlled. You can minimize your fears by discussing your plans with your primary care doctor to get his/her blessing. Good luck

Vishnu Rumalla, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

tarrantplasticsurgery.com

Cosmetic surgery in diabetics

The complication rates for diabetics are no different from non-diabetics as long as the blood sugar levels remain normal before, during and after surgery. The main issue is adjusting your insulin does before surgery as you will be without food for some hours before surgery. That should be done in cooperation with direct input from your internist. The situation is actually more complicated if you are not taking insulin. Some of the oral diabetic medications stay active in your body for a few... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Diabetes and augmentation

Diabetes certainly doesn't limit you from having plastic surgery, as long as it is controlled and your primary care physician clears you for the procedure.

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Diabetes and breast augmentation

In most cases patients with well-controlled diabetes may undergo cosmetic procedures, including breast augmentation, without significant difficulty. I generally have my patients check with their primary care provider before proceeding with surgery. Glucose monitoring preoperatively is used to aid in the management of diabetic patients. Good luck.

Eric T. Emerson, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

www.seplasticsurgery.com

You can have implants,butthe risk of infection higher

You should do fine. The main thing is well controlled BS and good surgical techniques. The risk of complications is higher in diabetic patients.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation is safe, even with diabetes

The key to cosmetic surgery with any medical condition is good control and medical management, and medical clearance to coordinate care with your primary care physician. Yes, breast augmentation is safe, even if you have diabetes. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Diabetes and cosmetic surgery

The short answer is yes, but you will need to have well controlled blood sugars and make sure that the medical doctor monitoring your diabetes is involved. After surgery you can have some fluctuations in your insulin levels so you may need closer monitoring than you usually do. A normal hgb A1c is the first requirement so I would encourage you to have this checked before seeing a plastic surgeon. Best of luck, Dr Kerr

Mahlon Kerr, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

Well Controlled Diabetes Not A Contraindication To Augmentation

If your blood sugars are well controlled and your Hb1C indicates that you have been in good control over a perioid of time, your diabetes should not present a significant problem with undergoing a breast augmentation. You should check with your endocrinologist, however, for his/her opinion.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation and diabetes

Having diabetes certainly increases your risks of complications, but as long as your diabetes is well controlled and you have medical clearance, it should be ok.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation and Diabetes?

Thank you for the question. Well controlled diabetes is not a contraindication to breast augmentation and/or other elective plastic surgical procedures. Always best to check with your primary care physician for “medical clearance” prior to surgery. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Diabetic and Breast Implants?

Dear Noelle64, The best person to answer this question is your primary doctor who oversees your diabetes. Generally speaking however, if your blood sugars are in good control and there are no other medical conditions or concerns, diabetes is not a contraindication for elective cosmetic surgery. However, please seek surgical clearance from your primary doctor.