Am I able to get breast implants with nmo/ms?

Question

I have NMO - Neuromyelitis optical condition. Similar to ms ' multiple sclerosis , I recieve rituxmab treatment every 6 months. It totally turns off my immunology system.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Your board certified plastic surgeon would require a medical clearance. Schedule an email, Skype, or in-office consultation to see if you are a candidate for surgery.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on your question provided, if your condition is stable and you get clearance then you are an ideal candidate. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your expectations are.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hello dear. 
Thank you for your question and provided information as well.
If you are considering a surgery, I recommend you to visit to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. Please consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get to know if you can have the surgery.
Hope this helps and best of lucks.

Dr. Luis Mejia.

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello
and thank you for your question. Generally speaking, as long as you have a stable medical condition that is adequately treated, you might be able to have the breast augmentation. I would suggest that you see a board-certified
plastic surgeon for a more complete evaluation. Your plastic surgeon may want
to consult your neurologist in order to determine
your candidacy and the timing of your procedure while you are least affected by the medication.
Best,
Pejman
Aflaki, M.D.
Johns
Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  Thoughtful984143,
you will need to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. 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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If you are medically stable on treatment and obtain a medical clearance from you doctor, you should be able to have elective surgery. Do remember that surgery is stress. I would suggest talking to a board certified plastic surgeon to determine what procedure is best, and then talk to your doctor about these plans.

Ali Mosharrafa, MD · Answer

Indeed a healthy immune system is required for any elective surgical procedure, especially one that involves the placement of an implantable device.  If this is not a reality, then I would discourage the procedure.  
Hope this helps.
Dr. Ali Mosharrafa

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hello. I do not recommend you to undergo any unnecesary surgical procedure, as aesthetic one, given your inmunollogical disease.
28 year experience
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 
Practice in Dominican Republic

Todd B. Koch, MD · Answer

The recommendations are that this medication be stopped at least 3 months prior to undergoing any surgical procedure.  You should discussed the timing of any surgical procedure with your neurologist .

Am I able to get breast implants with nmo/ms?

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