I’ve been a quadriplegic for 20+ years and I’ve always wanted to have plastic surgery to fix my sagging skin and asymmetrycal breasts. But I worry about my surgeon and his/her team not knowing enough about my injury. Are plastic surgeons and their anesthesiologists knowledgeable about performing surgery on someone with a spinal cord injury?
Answer: Can a quadriplegic have a breast augmentation? This is something that needs to be discussed with your surgeon during a consultation. The special circumstances of your surgeon need to be taken into consideration and theoretically, yes, this procedure could be performed on a quadriplegic.
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Answer: Can a quadriplegic have a breast augmentation? This is something that needs to be discussed with your surgeon during a consultation. The special circumstances of your surgeon need to be taken into consideration and theoretically, yes, this procedure could be performed on a quadriplegic.
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January 18, 2019
Answer: Quadriplegic and paraplegic patients have special anesthetic considerations Patients with quadriplegia can have plastic surgery but, like any patient, must have a thorough medical examination before surgery usually with clearance through their neurologist or primary care physician. Spinal injury patients can have problems with autonomic dysreflexia: blood pressure and heart rate elevation and other changes may occur as a response to pain stimuli, even if the patient cannot feel the pain. Quadriplegic patients also may have anesthetic issues because of changes in respiratory muscles (chest muscles), so you and your surgeon may consider having the procedure in a hospital setting, not an outpatient surgery center. Good luck. Good question.
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January 18, 2019
Answer: Quadriplegic and paraplegic patients have special anesthetic considerations Patients with quadriplegia can have plastic surgery but, like any patient, must have a thorough medical examination before surgery usually with clearance through their neurologist or primary care physician. Spinal injury patients can have problems with autonomic dysreflexia: blood pressure and heart rate elevation and other changes may occur as a response to pain stimuli, even if the patient cannot feel the pain. Quadriplegic patients also may have anesthetic issues because of changes in respiratory muscles (chest muscles), so you and your surgeon may consider having the procedure in a hospital setting, not an outpatient surgery center. Good luck. Good question.
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January 18, 2019
Answer: Breast Augmentation Hi jencoco,
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January 18, 2019
Answer: Breast Augmentation Hi jencoco,
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January 18, 2019
Answer: Medical clearance prior to surgery Unfortunately, you have not provided any photographs or told us your bra size. However, if are you sagging, you may benefit more from a breast lift with fat transfers. Implants are not lifetime devices and half are removed by 9.5 years. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided. You would have to be medically cleared before undergoing surgery.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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January 18, 2019
Answer: Medical clearance prior to surgery Unfortunately, you have not provided any photographs or told us your bra size. However, if are you sagging, you may benefit more from a breast lift with fat transfers. Implants are not lifetime devices and half are removed by 9.5 years. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided. You would have to be medically cleared before undergoing surgery.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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January 11, 2019
Answer: Can a quadriplegic have a breast augmentation? Yes, assuming you are in good health, you should be able to undergo elective breast surgery. Best to run your plans by your family practitioner and learn about the potential risks/complications associated with breast surgery, prior to making any decisions. You are correct in that careful selection of plastic surgeon will be the most important decision you make. Board certification in plastic surgery and significant experience should be "criteria" you look for. In my opinion, having a well experienced board-certified anesthesiologist involved and working in a fully accredited surgical facility will also be key. Best wishes.
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January 11, 2019
Answer: Can a quadriplegic have a breast augmentation? Yes, assuming you are in good health, you should be able to undergo elective breast surgery. Best to run your plans by your family practitioner and learn about the potential risks/complications associated with breast surgery, prior to making any decisions. You are correct in that careful selection of plastic surgeon will be the most important decision you make. Board certification in plastic surgery and significant experience should be "criteria" you look for. In my opinion, having a well experienced board-certified anesthesiologist involved and working in a fully accredited surgical facility will also be key. Best wishes.
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