Would I still be able to have Breast Implant surgery if i have sleep apnea?

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I’m due to have breast implants on may 12. I’ve had surgeries before. What I’m worried about is that I think I may have sleep apnea. Would I still be able to have surgery if i have it . Thanks

Warren Schutte, MD · Answer

Prior to disclosing your thorough health history, you should seek appropriate workup for your potential sleep apnea. If indeed diagnosed with sleep apnea, know that people have safe surgery with this diagnosis often. Share your health history with your surgeon and anesthesia team and there should be no problem. (They may want you to get a surgical clearance prior to surgery from your PCP)

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. If your medical doctor and anesthesiologist feel that you can safely proceed with surgery, you should be ok.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Please consult with your primary care physician for their opinion. You should also inform your surgeon as soon as possible so that they can determine whether surgery would be safe for you.

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Sleep apnea is an important diagnosis to clarify, and can often leave patients tired during the day. The proper evaluation of sleep apnea would be with a family doctor or internist who may end up referring you to a sleep specialist and ultimately obtaining a sleep study where you are monitored overnight in a sleep lab, after which proper treatment recommendations can be made.

Severe sleep apnea is treated with a CPAP mask which forces higher pressure oxygen into your lungs while sleeping.

Breast augmentation is a relatively safe procedure usually performed under general anesthesia and usually with a rapid recovery and return to relatively normal (non-strenuous) activity almost immediately. However, after undergoing any Surgeyr under general anesthesia it is important to have an adult with you the first post-operative evening to make sure you are stable, breathing well, and feeling well.

I recommend you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon, and possibly be evaluated by the anesthesiologist who will administer anesthesia during your surgery. Best of luck to you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Luminous9504,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, sleep apnea is not a contraindication for breast augmentation. 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You may need medical clearance and will need to bring your CPAP machine to surgery for use in recovery room. Please let your surgeon know.

Jose A. Munoz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!Individuals with sleep apnea can undergo surgery with a general anesthetic. However, the patient will require close monitoring in the operating room and post anesthesia care area. Consider evaluation by your family physician regarding possible sleep apnea before undergoing surgery.Best wishes...

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