I'm a female and was going to have a breast reduction which my doctor already recommended but before i chose to have it, I had a pacemaker put in. Is it possible to have one now. Im 79 and soon will be 80 but my neck and back hurt because of them. Any suggestions ?
Answer: Pacemaker and breast reduction surgery Having a pacemaker is not a concern or a problem with breast reduction surgery. It is important to have Cardiology consultation for surgery and definitely let your surgeon know about the pacemaker. Best of luck to you
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Answer: Pacemaker and breast reduction surgery Having a pacemaker is not a concern or a problem with breast reduction surgery. It is important to have Cardiology consultation for surgery and definitely let your surgeon know about the pacemaker. Best of luck to you
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September 5, 2024
Answer: Breast Reduction Thank you for submitting your question! You can absolutely still have a breast reduction procedure done. We require a cardiac clearance from your cardiologist but if you're able to provide us with that then we would be able to move forward with scheduling a breast reduction for you. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals!
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September 5, 2024
Answer: Breast Reduction Thank you for submitting your question! You can absolutely still have a breast reduction procedure done. We require a cardiac clearance from your cardiologist but if you're able to provide us with that then we would be able to move forward with scheduling a breast reduction for you. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals!
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September 3, 2024
Answer: Breast reduction possible? You may still be a candidate for a breast reduction even though you have a pacemaker. Speak with your cardiologist about your interest in the procedure. If given clearance you can then meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more. I've included a video about breast reductions and age that I hope you find helpful.
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September 3, 2024
Answer: Breast reduction possible? You may still be a candidate for a breast reduction even though you have a pacemaker. Speak with your cardiologist about your interest in the procedure. If given clearance you can then meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more. I've included a video about breast reductions and age that I hope you find helpful.
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August 23, 2024
Answer: Breast reduction for older patients Thanks for your question. I did a breast reduction for an 80 year old just earlier this year. she did not have a pacemaker but she did have other cardiac problems and we liaised with her cardiologist about this and also I work with an excellent anaesthetist. The op was successful and no complications or heart trouble. The main thing with PMs and surgery is that some of them may not be compatible with electrocautery and/or need to be deactivated with a magnet temporarily during surgery - we use electrocautery to cut tissue and seal blood vessels in surgery......so you would need to show your surgeon / clinic / hospital the details of the pacemaker in order to safely determine this....even better, ask your cardiologist or neurophysiologist to write to your surgeon about your heart condition.
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August 23, 2024
Answer: Breast reduction for older patients Thanks for your question. I did a breast reduction for an 80 year old just earlier this year. she did not have a pacemaker but she did have other cardiac problems and we liaised with her cardiologist about this and also I work with an excellent anaesthetist. The op was successful and no complications or heart trouble. The main thing with PMs and surgery is that some of them may not be compatible with electrocautery and/or need to be deactivated with a magnet temporarily during surgery - we use electrocautery to cut tissue and seal blood vessels in surgery......so you would need to show your surgeon / clinic / hospital the details of the pacemaker in order to safely determine this....even better, ask your cardiologist or neurophysiologist to write to your surgeon about your heart condition.
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August 19, 2024
Answer: Breast reduction Dear Inventive228111, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get a clearance from your cardiologist prior to surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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August 19, 2024
Answer: Breast reduction Dear Inventive228111, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get a clearance from your cardiologist prior to surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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