Would a Pseudocholinesterase deficiency increase the risk of complications during breast augmentation?

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Hello Doctors. I have Pseudocholinesterase deficiency. My medic alert bracket reads: Caution- Anesthesia Deficient Pseudocholinesterase No succinylcholine. I am going for my consultation on Monday for what I hope to be a Breast lift with or without implants. I am wondering what my deficiency means for surgery- what are my anesthesiologist options without succinylcholine? Would my deficiency increase the risks of complications? Thank you

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi WarriorQueen22, 
  
I understand your concern. However, it is difficult to provide you with an accurate answer to your question with online consult. It is best that you visit a board certified plastic surgeon, so you can be properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
  
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

Dear Warrior Queen,Hello and thank you for your excellent question.  A pseudocholinesterase deficiency alone does not result in complications, provided that the correct medications are used for your procedure. You should be evaluated for a No-Vertical-Scar, No-Implant breast lift technique. There are a number of no-vertical scar breast lift techniques, but my preferred technique is the Bellesoma Breast Lift technique. Our technique provides an exceptional breast lift, upper pole fullness, relief from neck and back pain, and no vertical breast lift scar. It uses a woman’s OWN breast tissue to produce an internal suspension technique, without the need for a breast implant. It does not disturb the nipple, areola, or breast glands, so sensation and the ability to lactate is preserved. It uses 3D scanning of your breasts and body to design a procedure specifically designed for YOU, and you alone. Finally, for patients who desire breast enlargement, it can be combined with fat grafting. It is best to answer your question during a face-to-face evaluation, when you can discuss your goals and expectations for the procedure, and you can have a physical examination to evaluate for that procedure. I recommend that you find a board-certified, or board-eligible plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of similar patients whom have had this procedure. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!
  
Best,
  
Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS
  
Harvard educated plastic surgeon
  
Texas “Top Doc” 2017, 2018
  
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