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Methotrexate can affect your ability to fight infection so potentially it may increase that risk post op but as long as your surgeon knows ahead of time proper steps can be taken to mitigate this risk. On the other hand, it decreases inflammation so it may theoretically lower your risk of capsular contracture down the road (I am unaware of any evidence to support this though). For a more thorough answer get a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you and discuss this in more depth. Best of luck.
I understand your concern. Your best option is to have your plastic surgeon consult with your rheumatologist to develop the best options for your surgery. You may be able to stop the medication for a short period before and after surgery, but ultimately your doctors should get together and review all options.
You should ask your rheumatologist about elective surgery while on this medication. You may be at a higher risk for infection or healing problems but it should still be generally safe.
This is not a contraindication for breast augmentation and I have done a number of patients such as yourself. The final decision will come after a consult but I would not let your condition deter you if you are healthy otherwise. I use an endoscopic approach at a distant site form the implant (axilla) so this keeps any incisional issues away from the primary pocket where the implant is located. I would not recommend putting the incision under the implant so close due to the slightly increased risk of wound issues. I wish you all the best.
It is not unusual for a surgeon to combine procedures. The monetary discount for a combined procedure usually reflects the center's savings for operating room utilization. In addition, it will save you an additional anesthetic and recovery time. It is generally safe. As there is...
I would recommend an implant completely covered by muscle for patients like you. This way the implant should never really be seen or felt. Seeing the implant or feeling the implant is what makes the small breasted patient a challenge but it really comes down to choosing a implant that fits y...
Despite all of our best efforts, these things happen. It does not sound like anything terrible, but I would contact your board certified plastic surgeon. Let him/her know what happened. They may want to see you.