Can I get a breast augmentation if I have costochondritis?

Having costochondritis does not preclude you from having a breast augmentation, but it may exacerbate your symptoms during the healing time period.  Going underneath the muscle or on top of the muscle really should not make a difference at all.  I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question. It's OK to have a Breast augmentation even if you suffer from costochondritis. Depending on the implant pocket placement you may get slight worsening  of your costochondritis temporarily. However this can easily be addressed with medication. It's best to have a thorough consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to have a game plan. Best of luck!Dr. Dhaval Patelchicago, oak brook, Barrington

While costochondritis can be painful and annoying, it is not a deal breaker for breast augmentation. The usual treatment of NSAIDs (Advil as an example) for rib irritation can cause bleeding though and needs to be stopped a week before surgery. I would help my patient transition to a different medication to treat the rib irritation without increasing the bleeding risk. Once that's done it's completely fine to have the breast augmentation. Above or below the muscle needs to be decided after an exam.best!