Can BA cause severe anxiety disorder? (Photo)

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I am post op day 8. My boobs are perfect and I love them. But. Day 3 I had a massive panick attack. I was rushed to er. Ruled out stroke, pe, infection and bleeding. Since day 3 I have had extreme anxiety and attacks. Haven't been able to work in a week because of panick attacks. Over what? I happy with everything. But apparently my body is not. I have been put on Ativan which helps but if it wears off even a little bit my body goes into panick mode. Help! Never had this before day 3 post op.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

The breast augmentation itself cannot cause panic disorder however having any surgery can induce extreme anxiety. It is common with elective surgery for patients to experience an extreme version of buyers remorse during the first 7-14 days that can manifest as panic attacks. This usually resolves on its own as the patient heals and the results become more apparent. Just hang in there for a little while longer and you'll feel much better. Hope that helps!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Patients prone to mood swings can experience anxiety or depression after an operation such as an abdominoplasty. Report this to your plastic surgeon. He may help you with medication.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Sorry to hear you are having panic attacks after your surgery.  This is not common amongst my patients after breast augmentation surgery.  You are wise to have sought medical attention to rule out the postoperative problems you listed.  I do not have specific recommendations except to continue to have close followup by your physicians.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

This is unlikely to be linked to the breast augmentation but anyone that has underlying anxiety issues can see symptoms extenuated by the operative experience. You need to see your family doctor and get some psychological advice and be properly assessed.

Victor Ferrari, MD, FACS · Answer

Sorry to hear about your panic attacks.  Just about any major surgery you can think of has been associated with post-op panic attacks.  So, the question is whether having surgery caused your panic attacks or if the implants are causing the panic attacks.  Since implants are considered "biologically inert", it's probably not the implants.  The list of what can cause a panic attack is as long as your arm.  Trying to figure this out online would be impossible.  Please discuss your symptoms with your PS.  He or she may refer you to your primary doctor or specialist for further evaluation.

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

Breast augmentation did not cause anxiety disorder but the stress of any surgery may aggrevate a pre-existing problem.  You should discuss with your plastic surgeon and your primary care physician to determine the best course of action.  Good luck.  Donald R Nunn MD. Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Thomas M. DeWire Sr., MD (retired) · Answer

Marilyn,Panic disorder is an underlying nervous condition, but is not caused by implants, or any other surgery for that matter.  However, panic disorder is real and is generally aggravated by stressful situations, like surgery.  It may require long-term treatment, or may just be situational. However the appropriate doctor to assess and treat this situation is generally going to be a psychiatrist, and not necessarily your Plastic Surgeon, and certainly not the ER.  I hope that this helps.  Primary care doctors sometimes try to treat these disorders, but use of the appropriate meds may be better managed by a specialist.

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