Hi! I was diagnosed with Type III - Hyperflexibility. Is this something I should be concerned about if I am planning on getting a breast augmentation? Does any one have any experience treating patients with EDS? Not sure if this is relevant - I’ve had two children - and my stomach looks like it did before I had the children - no saggy skin or stretch marks. Should I be concerned about the implants shifting due to tissue over-stretching? Thank you in advance!
February 27, 2020
Answer: Ehlers Danlos is variably expressed and is a reason to be cautious with elective breast augment surgery. It is great that you are thinking ahead. Each patient with this diagnosis will need careful discussions to determine the risks. I have treated at least three patients with this condition. Two out of the three were having recurrent problems from having had breast augmentation in the past and where there was no concerns raised about their diagnosis. Another patient has had a successful outcome with a modest sized augmentation. You will be at higher risk for implant malposition, asymmetries, etc. Becoming well informed is the only way to make a decision. Good luck researching this further.
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February 27, 2020
Answer: Ehlers Danlos is variably expressed and is a reason to be cautious with elective breast augment surgery. It is great that you are thinking ahead. Each patient with this diagnosis will need careful discussions to determine the risks. I have treated at least three patients with this condition. Two out of the three were having recurrent problems from having had breast augmentation in the past and where there was no concerns raised about their diagnosis. Another patient has had a successful outcome with a modest sized augmentation. You will be at higher risk for implant malposition, asymmetries, etc. Becoming well informed is the only way to make a decision. Good luck researching this further.
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June 17, 2019
Answer: Breast augmentation Dear PerfectlyScarred,
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June 17, 2019
Answer: Breast augmentation Dear PerfectlyScarred,
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