Breast augmentation after pancreatitis, is this possible?

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Last year, 2016, Ive had several episodes of acute pancreatitis due to a genetic mutation causing me to have high triglycerides. I now have sterile necrosis as a result. Assuming that my triglycerides are kept under control via medication my dr said I shouldn't be at risk since I no longer drink alcohol or have gallstones. Does this make me automatically ineligible for breast augmentation? If not, is there a certain period of time I should wait before it is deemed safe for me to do? Thank you.

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Great question! I would first speak with your Medical (Pancreatic) doctor of your stability and ability for wound healing.  I would then recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

As long as you are medically cleared by your medical doctor, then I don't see any issues with having breast augmentation surgery.You labs, EKG and physical would all have to be in good standing prior to have any elective surgery and not much difference with breast augmentation surgery.I would recommend you seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options with.Hope that helps.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

There are numerous risk factors associated with your medical history:  gallstones, hereditary disorders of the pancreas, high triglycerides, and alcohol abuse. The pancreatitis would have to be investigated to determine how acute it is,  as well as presumed etiology, and current pancreatic function.  You would have to be be cleared by your gastroenterologist and any other specialists who are treating you.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Daniel B. Kim, MD · Answer

Thank you for reaching out, great question! You will need to get medical clearance, just be sure to reveal all medical history details to your plastic surgeon so they can get a full and proper clearance. You should be good to go once you are cleared! Best of luck! Dr. Kim

Christopher Costanzo, MD (retired) · Answer

I'm glad to hear your over your pancreatitis.  Many people have medical issues that once resolved or under control undergo breast augmentation.  Once your doctor has cleared you for surgery, then there should be no reason you can't have breast implants.

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. You are still a candidate for a breast augmentation, provided that your pancreatitis is under control. Of course, you will need an in-person consultation to evaluate you for this procedure, and medical clearance before surgery. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system may help with your decision. Any treatment plan should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon.    Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation in person with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
 
 Best,
Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

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