I went to see a Surgeon in regards to a BA. I was honest w/ him in regards to my health. I'm 24 yrs old diagnosed w/ Rheumatoid Arthritis 8 yrs ago. I take Enbrel & Mxt. The PS wanted a letter from my Rheumy (rheumy told me just to w/hold meds 4 wks before surgery) he never told me not to do the surgery. PS said they don't know how my body will react to a foreign object, so obviously he refused to do it. Can I safely have this surgery? I'm very upset this disease is holding me back AGAIN!
July 2, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation Please follow up with your rheumatologist regarding this question. I cannot give you adequate advice about this manner through an internet service. All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
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July 2, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation Please follow up with your rheumatologist regarding this question. I cannot give you adequate advice about this manner through an internet service. All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
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July 8, 2015
Answer: Breast augmentation in rheumatoid arthritis patients is possible Yes! Patients with RA can have Breast augmentation, you just have to stop those medications that prevent inflammation enough time before surgery so that the good inflammation of wound healing can occur. You then need to wait a little while after surgery to restart. You and your rheumatologist need to discuss whether withholding those meds is worth it too you and what the downside would be. And I have to agree with the other docs that there has been no study showing exacerbation of RA with the Breast implants themselves. All that being said, it doesn't sound like your first plastic surgeon is comfortable with performing this procedure on you. I would seek another opinion or double check with your rheumatologist. I hope this helps.
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July 8, 2015
Answer: Breast augmentation in rheumatoid arthritis patients is possible Yes! Patients with RA can have Breast augmentation, you just have to stop those medications that prevent inflammation enough time before surgery so that the good inflammation of wound healing can occur. You then need to wait a little while after surgery to restart. You and your rheumatologist need to discuss whether withholding those meds is worth it too you and what the downside would be. And I have to agree with the other docs that there has been no study showing exacerbation of RA with the Breast implants themselves. All that being said, it doesn't sound like your first plastic surgeon is comfortable with performing this procedure on you. I would seek another opinion or double check with your rheumatologist. I hope this helps.
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