Hi doctors, Could you let me know from a surgeon's perspective, are there any cons from operating on a patient (breast reconstruction / augmentation) right around when the patient's period /menstrual cycle is due? Would it affect the aesthetic results when tissues are a bit different and possibly tender around that period of time?
August 10, 2015
Answer: Menstruation has no effect on surgery. It’s not unusual for cosmetic surgery patients to express concern about menstruation before undergoing surgery. This anxiety isn’t warranted. Menstruation has no effect on surgery and doesn’t increase bleeding or increase pain levels following surgery. In addition, wound healing isn’t affected by menstruation. In some cases, patients may have taken nonsteroidal agents for treatment of menstrual cramps. Under these circumstances, it might be appropriate to re-schedule surgery to avoid bleeding complications that can be associated with these drugs. If you have concerns about this issue, it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to discuss your concerns and alleviate your anxiety.
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August 10, 2015
Answer: Menstruation has no effect on surgery. It’s not unusual for cosmetic surgery patients to express concern about menstruation before undergoing surgery. This anxiety isn’t warranted. Menstruation has no effect on surgery and doesn’t increase bleeding or increase pain levels following surgery. In addition, wound healing isn’t affected by menstruation. In some cases, patients may have taken nonsteroidal agents for treatment of menstrual cramps. Under these circumstances, it might be appropriate to re-schedule surgery to avoid bleeding complications that can be associated with these drugs. If you have concerns about this issue, it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to discuss your concerns and alleviate your anxiety.
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September 2, 2019
Answer: BA while on period You may experience a bit of a lengthier recovery because you'll have to deal with your period as well and you may have additional tenderness (if you typically experience that), but I don't think having surgery while menstruating is an issue.
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September 2, 2019
Answer: BA while on period You may experience a bit of a lengthier recovery because you'll have to deal with your period as well and you may have additional tenderness (if you typically experience that), but I don't think having surgery while menstruating is an issue.
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March 13, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation During Menstrual Period
Breast Surgery is one of the most common procedures I do, especially Breast Augmentation. Over more than a 25 yrs I have often operated on women during their menstrual period and I have not found it to be a problem . Although many women do have some breast swelling associated with their periods it is not enough to pick the wrong implant size.
It is not an uncommon to do breast surgery including augmentation during a menstrual cycle. My experience even in women as "regular as a clock" with surgery scheduled between periods often start the day before, day of or within a few days after surgery or contrarily can be late. Menstrual cycles can become irregular at times of stress, from surgery and anesthesia. It should not be a problem.
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March 13, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation During Menstrual Period
Breast Surgery is one of the most common procedures I do, especially Breast Augmentation. Over more than a 25 yrs I have often operated on women during their menstrual period and I have not found it to be a problem . Although many women do have some breast swelling associated with their periods it is not enough to pick the wrong implant size.
It is not an uncommon to do breast surgery including augmentation during a menstrual cycle. My experience even in women as "regular as a clock" with surgery scheduled between periods often start the day before, day of or within a few days after surgery or contrarily can be late. Menstrual cycles can become irregular at times of stress, from surgery and anesthesia. It should not be a problem.
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