Can people with palpitations get breast implants?

Question

I get palpitations and chest pain sometimes, my pcp said is something to worry about since all test came back normal including holter monitor.

Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  As long as you are cleared by your PCP and possibly a cardiologist (if your PCP recommends it), then you can safely undergo a general anesthetic for a breast augmentation.  In terms of the breast
augmentation itself, this involves a number of different issues.  I would first have a
detailed discussion with you to clearly
define your desired breast outcome goals – this would include the size you
would like to achieve, and your ideal breast shape.  I would then select
the best breast implant for you based on volume of the implant, projection
of the implant, contents of the implant (saline vs silicone), shape of the
implant (round or anatomic), surface of the implant (smooth or textured),
position of the implant (over or under the pectoralis muscle, skin stretch of
your breast (more stretch would require a larger volume to fill, as in your
breast), degree of breast sag (which would benefit more from a lift),
breast diameter and overall chest circumference, native breast tissue volume,
and any history of prior surgery or trauma to the breast.
The next step for
you is to seek out a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in
aesthetic plastic surgery.  In your consultation, be sure your surgeon
addresses all your concerns and discusses the surgery details including the
position and size of the incision used, the type of breast implants available,
the risks and be.nefits of the procedure, recovery time, and post-operative
course.  Also, be sure to see plenty of before-and-after pictures in women
who have a similar breast appearance to yours, and preferably at different time
frames (3 weeks out, 3 months out, etc) to more accurately predict your own
surgical outcome.

And lastly, I
think the most important component of the consultation is to establish a good
connection with your plastic surgeon.  It’s the connection that allows you
to clearly define your desired breast
outcome goals, the first step of this whole process. If you don’t feel you
have a good connection with your plastic surgeon after your consultation,
he/she may not be the best surgeon for you.

Good luck.

Mark K Markarian,
MD, MSPH

Harvard-trained Board Certified Aesthetic
Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mizunique16,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question its recommended if you talk directly with you plastic surgeon to discuss all about theme.

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hi. For being a good candidate for any plastic surgery procedure you have to be healthy. Before surgery, as require all my patients, cardiological evaluation and tests will be performed to verify your health condition.International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Palpitations can have numerous causes and many only require monitoring or medical clearance by a qualified medical expert, usually a cardiologist.  Since you have been seen and appropriately tested and cleared for surgery by your cardiologist, you probably are a candidate for the  breast augmentation you desire.  A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon working with your cardiologist and a qualified anesthesia team  should be able to select the best treatment and care plan for you.  Obtain your medical records from your cardiologist including the results of your Holter testing and bring those with you to your consultation.  Further testing may be needed but often not if the medical records are available.  Best of luck with your breast augmentation surgery and thank you for your question.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.
 Yes breast augmentation can be done safely for patients with a variety of different “medical conditions”. Careful evaluation and treatment of the medical condition is necessary prior to determining the appropriate candidates for the procedure.  In your case this would be best done by a cardiologist.  The physicians who know your situation best would be best suited  to discuss your suitability for the procedure and the potentially increased risks/ complications that you should consider.Also, please make sure you are seeking consultation with  well experienced board-certified  plastic surgeons who preferably work with board-certified anesthesiologists in fully accredited surgery facilities.
 I hope this helps.  Best wishes.

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