I'm a 48 year old woman who has Crohn's disease. I'm so ashamed of how my breasts look

Thank you for your question. In my opinion, you should consult with a few #Board #Certified #Plastic #Surgeons. Allow a thorough evaluation of your medications, health history and your current health status.It would be best to have your primary care physician work together to meet your needs and maintain health and healing. I wish you the best!

The best advice I can give you is for you to seek qualified plastic surgeon and schedule a consultation.At the consultation, a thorough review of your health issues. medications, physical assessment, etc.  should be done to determine your risks from elective cosmetic surgery and to be sure that the potential benefits outweigh the risks.Once it is determined that you are an acceptable candidate for the procedure, you will need to be made aware of all potential complications in general and more specific to your status and issues.  You will then have to make the decision if it is worth it to you to take the chance of complications, or not.Regarding finances, there are many good options available and these vary from one plastic surgeon's office to the next.  Also, plastic surgeons are free to reduce their fees due to extenuating circumstances at their own discretion, so discuss this with the plastic surgeon at the consultation.I hope this helps. 

Thank you very much for your question.There certainly may be a doctor in your area who is willing to do the procedure.  I personally wouldn't have a problem doing the procedure on somebody with Crohn's Disease.  The biggest issue would be medication management, as many of the Crohn's medications cause poor wound healing.  Close coordination between your GI doctor and plastic surgeon will be necessary.  Depending on the size of the reduction, and your symptoms, your insurance may pay for the reduction.  Best of luck!

Your particular medical history and use of certain medications may dictate if a Breast Augmentation can be safely done in you. Certain medications which severely limit inflammation also stop wound healing and predispose you to serious complications. The best thing you can do is obtain the advice of your GI physician and then seek the opinion of an ABPScom certified Plastic surgeon who is a member of the Anerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Peter Aldea MDMemphis, TN

I am sorry to hear about the concerns you have regarding your breasts;  well controlled inflammatory bowel disease should not prevent you from proceeding with breast reduction surgery. This operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to SEE lots of examples of their work AND preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.
Be very careful with your decision-making. You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes with your breast reduction procedure; hopefully you will be very pleased with the outcome of the procedure performed.