Am I at a greater risk of complications after breast augmentation since I have allergic contact dermatitis?

Thanks for your question!
Just make your your surgeon is aware of what you are allergic to and what you can put in place to avoid the allergens. Best wishes!

It depends on what you are allergic to. Some patients get reactions to the different adhesives or dressings we use, so I would just make sure your surgeon is aware of your sensitive skin. Regarding the silicone implants, unless you are allergic to silicone, you shouldn't have an increased complication risk based off of having contact dermatitis.

Dear Bostongirl13,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You shouldn't be at higher risk of complications from breast implants due to having contact dermatitis. However you should discuss this with your board certified plastic surgeon as your sensitivities may change some of the standard items used in surgery (latex, adhesives, etc).

Not likely to have complications even with the contact dermatitis diagnosis as far as I know. For really specific allergies, patch testing has been done historically to check. Best Wishes!!