Does Condition Like Celiac Disease Preclude Getting Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Question

I have Celiac & allergies and I was wondering if that'd make me a bad candidate for implants. If they don't produce an autoimmune reaction and you can't be allergic to silicone then wouldn't the risk be approximately the same as any other breast augmentation surgery? Thanks for your help.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

You should be safe to proceed with surgery however you should talk to your doctor about this first, and review any medications you're taking.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Celiac disease is not contra-indication to breast implant surgery but it may some preparations for surgery may be warranted based on your medications and recommendations of your gastroenterologist.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-

	There is absolutely no reason that your inability to tolerate gluten containing foods would adversely affect your safety or ability to achieve your goals with any aesthetic procedure....

	Good Luck!

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Celiac Disease is an autoimmune severe allergy to gluten protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Upon eating a gluten containing food the patient has abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea associated with destruction of the intestinal lining. The only cure is the avoidance of all grains.

	However, this disease does NOT preclude such patients from having any cosmetic surgery, including Breast Augmentation.

David Shuter, MD · Answer

This should be fine.  You must be in good health- well nourished with non celiac foods, etc.  This in and of itself is not a contraindication for surgery.

Does Condition Like Celiac Disease Preclude Getting Breast Augmentation Surgery?

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