Am I able to do breast augmentation after my kidney transplant?

Question

I'm the donor and my kidney transplant is scheduled 5/11/22 and want to know if I'm able to get breast augmentation done when I'm fully recovered?

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

First, very nice of you to donate a kidney. I took care of a patient 3 weeks ago with a similar situation and she did great. Good luck. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question!
You would need to speak with both surgeons to get medical clearance. Good luck with everything & best wishes!

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

hello, what an honorable deed to donate your kidney! Once you are recovered, your kidney function is within normal limits then a discussion with your Plastic surgeon to proceed with a breast augmentation can begin. Talk to your nephrologist if possible and get a list of medications that you will be taking for the surgery to show your nephrologist if all of that would be ok.

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Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Nece02 thank you for your question. Is important you consult with your nephrologist, if you have your doctor approval yes you can have your surgery. Keep in mind that for any surgery you want to undergo, you need to be in good health, which reduces the risks in the operating room. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You would need to ask your nephrologist and transplant surgeon if that would be okay. I would not perform the operation but I think some others would. If there's even 1 percent chance of it causing kidney rejection it's not worth the risk. But that's just my opinion

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Nece02,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Yes, you can still get a breast augmentation after you have recovered from donating your kidney. Your kidney doctor and transplant surgeon will need to clear you for surgery. I hope this helps.

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

A thorough medical evaluation would be required by a board certified plastic surgeon but if you are in good health there is no reason you would not be able to undergo an elective breast augmentation. Best of luck to you and to the recipient of your generous gift.

Olivier Deigni, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. As the donor for a kidney transplant as long as you have fully recovered and are in good health you should be able to undergo a breast augmentation without any issues. I wish you the best!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

What a kind thing you are doing by donating your kidney! Once you have fully recovered from your kidney donation, your kidney function has returned to normal, and you have clearance from your nephrologist you can consider breast augmentation.  Visit the ASPS website to find a board certified plastic surgeon near you.