Can I get a Brazilian Butt Lift if I have mild HS (hidradenitis suppurativa)?

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin disease which causes painful, boil-like lumps that form under the skin. The lumps in HS form because of blockages of the hair follicles. The blocked hair follicles trap bacteria, which leads to inflammation and rupture. HS usually affects areas where the skin rubs together, such as your armpits and groin. The lumps become inflamed and painful. They often break open, causing abscesses that drain fluid and pus. As the abscesses heal, they can cause scarring of the skin. HS has mild, moderate, and severe forms. As you note above, you have had a good response to Clavaris. The qualifications for you are the following: 1. there would have to be no evidence of HS actively going on; 2. you would be placed on prophylactic antibiotics pre and post surgery; 3. you would have to know the risks that HS could flare up at any time. The scarring can be severe. I hope this helps! Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Thank you for the question. Infection is a risk with HS, so you it should be under control. If there is not an active infection, then it is possible to have a BBL, although an in-person examination is required. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

Dear chelissia,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You might need to get a clearance from your doctor. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery