Should I postpone my booked breast augmentation due to stressful events?

Postponement is a personal decision and in my experience stress has not caused complications in my patients. Capsular contracture is most commonly caused by post op infection, bleeding, or trauma like a motor vehicle accident, etc. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Elective surgery is by definition surgery which is unnecessary. With that in mind, it is always best to optimize one's health prior to surgery. This includes diet, weight, management of medical comorbidities and stress.

With regards to your specific question, rescheduling might be prudent. Stress can elevate cortisol levels which can then compromise surgical recovery increasing the risk of complications.

Delay will allow you to reach a better place globally and optimize you for the healing process that lies ahead.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS),