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Safe to Get Breast Implants with SVT?

asked 2 years ago by remington in Canada, Ont.
Latest answer by Adrian Richards, MD
Question viewed 922 times
Tags: heart

I have always wanted to get breast implants and now that i'm done having kids i would like to get them soon. The only thing holding me back is i have SVT and am on a betablocker is it safe for me to be put to sleep and to go under the knife. I am 30, I also have Celiac.

32 answers to Safe to Get Breast Implants with SVT?

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SVT is not a contraindication for Breat Augmentation

As long as your SVT is controled well by medication, and you are cleared by your cardiologist to undergo general anesthesis, you would be able to have breast augmentation
S. Sean Younai, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Generally, I would recommend that you have a full anesthetic assessment prior to any surgery if you do have an SVT.

Generally, I would recommend that you have a full anesthetic assessment prior to any surgery if you do have an SVT. This will include a heart EKG tracing which will assess the rhythm of your heart. The anesthetist would be able to give you a more comprehensive answer to whether surgery is safe in your case and perhaps may wish to discuss the exact nature of your heart rhythm with your cardiologist. Overall, I would advice that you do fully discuss the implications of your... more
Adrian Richards, MD

London Plastic Surgeon
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SVT and implants

Your SVT should not preclude your from getting implants.  Because this is an elective surgery, all risks should be minimized.  As other doctors in the forum have recommended, you should receive clearance from a cardiologist prior to surgery.  If you want to absolutely minimize risk, have your surgery performed by an MD anesthesiologist in a hospital rather than an outpatient surgery center.  There are more staff and facilities available in a hospital if an... more
Jason R. Hess, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Medical Condition and Safety with Plastic Surgery

Your medical conditions do not necessarily prevent you from  proceeding with breast augmentation. Of course, your safety must always be the highest priority. Medical clearance from your Primary Care doctor and Cardiologist is necessary. Your Plastic Surgeon will want to be sure your medications are optimized and your condition is stable. It is reasonable to request a preoperative consultation with the Anesthesiologist (M.D.) who will be doing your procedure as part... more
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

www.pzwiebel.com

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Safety in plastic surgery and breast augmentation

If you are concerned about heart problems before general anesthesia and breast implants, simply speak to your primary care doctor, cardiologist -if necessary, and your surgeon.  Make sure you are using a board certified anesthesiologist and plastic surgeon. Further, make sure the surgery center is accredited. 
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation with Heart Condition

Breast Augmentation surgery in our outpatient JACHO certified surgery center requires general anesthesia. Therefore, because your safety is our #1, #2 and #3 objectives, we require a medical clearance letter from your PCP and/or cardiologist prior to surgery.  I have managed many patients through breast enhancement surgery with similar heart conditions and they have sailed through the procedure without any issues! Good luck and I hope this helps! Dr. C
John Philip Connors III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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You should be completely healthy and medically cleared for surgery before any cosmetic or reconstructive procedure

Any person seeking elective, cosmetic surgery (or a reconstructive procedure, for that matter!) should be aware of all the potential risks and benefits, alternatives, expected outcomes and potential complications of surgery, and weight the risks versus benefits before determining whether surgery is right for them! With "comorbidities" (medical conditions that require any type of medication, treatment, regular Doctor's visits, or a diagnosis that carries with it a name or... more
Karen M. Horton, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.drkarenhorton.com

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Breast augmentation with underlying medical conditions

Breast augmentation surgery is usually performed under general anaesthesia, and any underlying medical conditions need to be managed appropriately before undergoing surgery. Medical clearance from your cardiologist, along with pre- and post-operative recommendations, if any, should be obtained.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Women with medical issues may still have breast surgery...

Medical clearance is necessary, likely from your cardiologist and/or your PCP, but many women with stable medical conditions are able to successfully undergo elective surgery under anesthesia. 
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Safety in breast implant surgery

It is wise that you are concern with safety when contemplating breast surgery.  Fortunately patients with diagnosed SVT can safely undergo anesthesia and surgery.  Just make sure you interview your anesthesiologist before hand to assure yourself that she/he is capable to handle your case safely and in an appropriate surgical facility.
Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Most medical conditions should not prevent you from having elective surgery

The truth is that most medical problems do not preclude patients from having elective plastic surgery. SVT in and of itself, should not be a contraindication to surgery.  The most important thing is that you are seen by your physician, optimized on your medications and thoroughly evaluated for a full medical clearance prior to surgery.
Kevin Brenner, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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How do Medical Conditions Affect Breast Implant Surgery

Breast implants surgery is generally simple and safe. SVT is fairly common in young women. I would wnat to know if your SVT is primary, or if it occurs from any heart problems. Your primary care physician should be able to evaluate this issue or refer you to a cardioplogist for preoperative clearance. The concern is to make sure you will tolerate general anesthesia and local anesthesia injections safely. In the case of your celiac disease, it is important to know your weight, and how stable... more
Karen Vaniver, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Medical Conditions Don't Always Preclude Plastic Surgery - ask your doctor!

Remember that the first and foremost issue with plastic surgery is safety.  SVT in not uncommon, and I recommend that you discuss your plans for plastic surgery with your primary care physician and cardiologist.  With proper planning, elective surgery can be performed safely.  You will likely need medical clearance from your medical doctor, who will provide a plan for your medications, monitoring, and peri-operative care.
Adam David Lowenstein, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation if you have medical problems

As with any operation, a responsible surgeon will require that you get a medical clearance. Part of that process will include basic lab tests and an EKG. In your case, with a history of SVT you should also be sent to a cardiologist for further clearance. Assuming that you have no pressing medical problems at the moment, having a history of SVT should not keep you from being able to have surgery. During surgery you will be monitored very carefully (as all patients are) and your heart rate... more
Adam Rubinstein, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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The final answer should come from your cardiologist

Before surgery you need medical clearance, especially from a cardiologist. If the cardiologist has any concerns, the surgery can be done in a hospital setting with the cardiologist in the room in case any issue may arise.  The final answer should come from the cardiologist. Keep in mind it is very common for patients with common problems to have a successful surgery. 
Usha Rajagopal, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.sfcosmeticsurgery.com

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Breast augmentation in patients with medieval conditions such as svt.

Breast augmentation is an elective procedure. One has to be extremely careful that no serious complication happens during surgery. If you have a condition such as svt ( supra ventricular tachicardia) a cardiology clearance has to be obtained prior to surgery. The surgeon needs to discuss the condition with the cardiologist and the anesthesiologist to make sure that if this becomes a problem during surgery appropriate treatment is immediately available.
Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

Morristown Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant surgery in patients with SVT

Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States because it allows women to effectively get consistent beautiful results. The surgery itself does not take very long and can be done in women with certain medical conditions, such as SVT. The most important factor is to receive an evaluation by your medical doctor or cardiologist to ensure that your SVT is being appropriately treated. You should then only work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Medical problems and Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation can be safely performed in patients with SVT and other medical problems. It is important to consult with your plastic surgeon and he may ask you to obtain a through examination from your primary care physician and/or your cardiologists. With a properly trained surgeon and anesthesia, you can obtain the look you have dream of.
Ankit Desai, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation safe for most patients with heart irregularities

Most patients with SVT are well controlled and tolerate surgery well.  Obviously, each patient is evaluated independently with input from the surgeon, cardiologist, and anesthesiologist. 
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implants with other medical problems

You should be safe to have breast augmentation.  You should continue to take the beta blocker during the perioperative period.  It would probably be safest to see you primary care doctor (or whomever manages the SVT) and tell them of your plan for surgery.
Dustin L. Reid, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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SVT and Breast Implants

A history of SVT is not a contraindication to breast augmentation. Neither is celiac disease. The concern about anesthesia however is warranted. For a typical 30 year old woman without a history or cardiac issues, clearance performed by your internist is generally enough. However, with your significant cardiac history for abnormal rapid heartbeats, clearance for anesthesia is recommended from your cardiologist who oversees your condition. In addition, it is a good idea to meet with or speak... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

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Cosmetic Surgery with Known SVT Is Safe With A Cardiologists Help!

I have performed breast augmentation and other elective cosmetic procedures on several patients with a history of SVT. Each situation is slightly different as are the risks. After a careful history and physical examination I contact the patients cardiologists and specifically review the planned surgery including the type and duration of anesthesia and medications I will use before, during and after the procedure. Most cardiologists are very willing to work with me on decreasing the risk... more
David L. Mobley, MD

Sarasota Plastic Surgeon

sarasotaplasticsurgery.com

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Breast implants and SVT medical history

Placing breast implants is an elective cosmetic procedure and therefore is not inidicated for every patient that desires breast implants. You need a complete work-up by your cardiologist pre-op to determine whether it is safe for you to have it done. If your condition is well-controlled and he/she gives the "greenlight," then it is probably OK.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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SVT and breast implants

You need to speak to the doctor treating your SVT.  If they feel you are a reasonable surgical risk then it would be OK to proceed.  There is nothing about the implants themselves that shold interact with your heart condition.
Barry Stuart Handler, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation and cardiac arrhythmia

You need to speak with your cardiologist to be cleared for elective surgery. Once you have been cleared, your plastic surgeon will consult with your anesthesiologist to make sure that he or she is aware of your medical history. Once this has been done, you should be able to undergo surgery. Good luck, /nsn.
Nina S. Naidu, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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SVT and Breast Augmentation surgery

Before considering breast augmentation, I would recommend you visit with your cardiologist to obtain medicine/cardiac clearance for elective breast augmentation surgery.   I would recommend that your procedure be performed in a hospital setting or a fully accredited (AAAASF accreditation) operating room facility with access to hospital admission in case a cardiac arrythmia shoudl manfest perioperatively or postoperatively.  Its best to be over-prepared for... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Your cardiologist approval is a must

You need to have your plastic surgeon , anesthesiologist and cardiologist coordinate your care. There should be no problem with the surgery if your are premedicated.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Heart irregularities and breast augmentation

In "general" it should be safe depending on your other health issues. As you may know, anesthesia can sensitize the heart, so.... Consult with your ps, your cardiologist, and the anesthesia doctor first. Best would be to have this done in a hospital or accredited surgery center for safety.
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Complete medical clearance before breast implants.

Hi. I am sure you can have breast implants. Before surgery , you need a cardiologist to evaluate you throughly, approve the surgery, and speak to the anesthesiologist.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implants with SVT

Only with a Full Medical clearance from your cardiologist, and you might need to be operated upon in a hospital setting. This way you can be safe. From MIAMI
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Abnormal Heart Beating and Breast Augmentation

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an abnormally fast, racing heart caused by a faulty heart electrical conducting system (and encompasses either Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) or Atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia (AVRT), including Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome). Rapid onset of fast pulses start and stop suddenly and could be without or with symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, wooziness or chest pain. Depending on the symptoms,... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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SVT and breast augmentation surgery

It is important that this be evaluated by a cardiologist who is informed of your plans for surgery and provides input regarding pre and post operative care. SVT is a relatively common condition that is typically well controlled but the anesthesiologist should be informed
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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