I have been diagnosed with the early signs of COPD is it safe to have a Breast Reduction?

Assuming you get clearance from your pulmonary doctor and you function is not too bad, you can probably undergo breast reduction surgery.  Getting the weight off of your chest even has the potential to help you to breath better. Seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and they will work with your medical doctors to be sure the procedure can be done safely.Good luck,Dr T

It depends on your lung function and your lung function tests. Your plastic surgeon should speak directly to your primary care physician or your pulmonologist to determine the severity of your disease.

Stable COPD should be acceptable for breast reduction. The decrease in weight on the chest might actually help the pulmonary situation.

It is less safe.  Your plastic surgeon will likely get pre-operative clearance exams with your pulmonologist and primary care physician and possibly cardiology.  With the information in those visits, your surgeon will be able to optimize your COPD pre-operatively and post-operatively.  He will also be able to have a more informed discussion about risks, benefits, and alternatives with you.  The final decision to move forward can only be made with you and your surgeon after informed consent.  It is possible, that your surgeon may advise that the surgery is too risky after reviewing your clearances and decline to offer surgery.  

Any medical condition requires evaluation and clearance from your primary physician to have a safe breast reduction. Obstructive pulmonary disease might not prevent a breast reduction if the condition is well managed.

If you have COPD I would want you to have medical clearance from your pulmonologist prior to surgery.  Most likely you would be okay but your physician may have concerns about the length of the procedure and medications you would need to be on after surgery. 

All surgery poses some health risks. Prior to undergoing a breast reduction you would need a complete medical evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for the surgery and if so, what precautions should be taken to maximize a positive outcome.Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to assess all risks and benefits.Good Luck

Maybe.  You would need to have a clearance from your medical doctor before proceeding with any surgery (as is the case for many medical conditions and plastic surgery).Interestingly, the breast reduction might even help alleviate some of your symptoms related to the COPD.  That, of course, can only be determined by the doctors treating you in person.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of RealSelf100