I am considering breast augmentation, and have Crohn's disease. Is there anything I should be concerned with, like a higher risk of scar tissue forming, or implant rejection? I have been in remission for about 10 years and currently on no medications, healthy. There is not much info out there about this topic. Thank you.
Answer: Crohns and BBA If you are disease free and on no meds there is unlikely to be any contraindication for surgery. Best to discuss your concerns with your PS during a consultation. Currently there is no evidence to suggest that a BBA will lead to any flare ups.
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Answer: Breast implants and Crohn's disease? Thank you for the question. Given that the Chrohn's disease is well-controlled, elective breast surgery is not necessarily contraindicated. I would suggest that you communicate your goals with your gastrointestinal physician who knows you best. He/she, will be able to evaluate your “risk profile” much better than online consultants will be able to do. Then, your gastrointestinal physician will be able to communicate with your chosen plastic surgeon in regards to optimal timing of the breast augmentation surgery; perioperative management of specific medications may also be part of this communication. Best wishes.
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Answer: Breast implants and Crohn's disease? Thank you for the question. Given that the Chrohn's disease is well-controlled, elective breast surgery is not necessarily contraindicated. I would suggest that you communicate your goals with your gastrointestinal physician who knows you best. He/she, will be able to evaluate your “risk profile” much better than online consultants will be able to do. Then, your gastrointestinal physician will be able to communicate with your chosen plastic surgeon in regards to optimal timing of the breast augmentation surgery; perioperative management of specific medications may also be part of this communication. Best wishes.
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May 28, 2015
Answer: Breast augmentation and Crohn's There is no specific contraindication for you to have a breast augmentation. Sometimes the medications that patient's with autoimmune disease take slow down the healing process. This may need to be addressed but typically they would not concern me for a straight forward augmentation. Certainly you need to discuss this with your surgeon (who should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) and your GI physician prior to proceeding.
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Answer: Breast augmentation and Crohn's There is no specific contraindication for you to have a breast augmentation. Sometimes the medications that patient's with autoimmune disease take slow down the healing process. This may need to be addressed but typically they would not concern me for a straight forward augmentation. Certainly you need to discuss this with your surgeon (who should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) and your GI physician prior to proceeding.
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May 28, 2015
Answer: Breast implants and Chron's Disease Thank you for your question, and I'm sure there are many women in a similar situation as you. Generally, as long as your Chron's disease is under good control w/ no recent flare ups, there is no definitive reason that you could not have augmentation surgery. The issues would be going over your medication list, as these may effect your wound healing ability. I would get the "blessing" of your GI physician first. Best wishes.
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Answer: Breast implants and Chron's Disease Thank you for your question, and I'm sure there are many women in a similar situation as you. Generally, as long as your Chron's disease is under good control w/ no recent flare ups, there is no definitive reason that you could not have augmentation surgery. The issues would be going over your medication list, as these may effect your wound healing ability. I would get the "blessing" of your GI physician first. Best wishes.
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May 28, 2015
Answer: Crohns and breast implants Hello, having Crohns disease is not necessarily a contraindication to having breast implant surgery but I would recommend discussing the issue with your PS, family physician and GI specialist to see if there are any specific concerns in your case.
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Answer: Crohns and breast implants Hello, having Crohns disease is not necessarily a contraindication to having breast implant surgery but I would recommend discussing the issue with your PS, family physician and GI specialist to see if there are any specific concerns in your case.
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