Do I run any risks for a breast augmentation due to my current health history? Thyroid cancer in 2009 and diagnosed MS in 2012.

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I had thyroid cancer in 2009 and was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2012. I have 3 kids and am 34 years old. I would like a breast augmentation...

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I recommend an in person evaluation by a plastic surgeon to be measured and discuss your goals. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of former patients with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. My patients tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size breast implant is right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the implants have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. 90% or more of my patients are back to work in an office setting by the fifth day after surgery. Always a good idea to check with your surgeon's protocol.
Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author                                 
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Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your history of thyroid cancer should not interfere with your desire for breast augmentation.  However, you will want to receive medical clearance from the doctor you see for your MS before proceeding with a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.

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.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. If you are cancer free and your thyroid function is within normal limits and you are otherwise healthy, the Brazilian butt lift would seem like a great choice for you.  Find an expert at BBLs who has good before and after pictures and good reviews.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear 3mom13,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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

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