I’m 37 and recently diagnosed with Ankylosis spondylitis. Can I get breast augmentation done?

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I’m 37 not yet on any medication only recently diagnosed an still under review because all blood work is perfect Can I get breast augmentation done ? Will having this cause recovery problems healing or general anesthesia issues or even jus inflammation attack ?? Any reason this AS would be an issues im currently not even taking Tylenol only on bad days avoiding all meds till I decide about breast surgery Really appreciate the information or advice

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. AS is not a contraindication for breast augmentation. If your medical doctor/rheumatologist and your plastic surgeon come to an agreement that it is safe to proceed, you should feel confident in doing so.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Nurturing14875,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You might need to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. 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

Andrea Martin, MD · Answer

This is a very interesting situation. The short answer is, it depends. You want to make sure you don't add too much additional stress (aka weight) on your back, as this could worsen your back pain (or future back pain), so you would want to avoid a large implant, and, if already large breasted, this may not be an advisable surgery. Another very important consideration is that AS is considered an autoimmune inflammatory disease. This may put you at higher risk of having an adverse reaction to an implant (what is commonly referred to as Breast Implant Illness, aka BII, which is a poorly defined entity that is not yet a formally recognized diagnosis), although this is debated in the literature, with some studies finding no link. The FDA label recommendations state that breast implants in patients with autoimmune diseases have not been studied. Some of the medications to treat autoimmune diseases need to be stopped before and after surgery. So, the best advice is to speak with your doctors about what is right for you specifically.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You will need to ask your medical doctor if elective surgery is something you can do now.  Your doctor will need to give a medical clearance for surgery.

Jeffrey C. Hamm, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Your candidacy for cosmetic surgery depends the state of the disease. If you require administration of corticosteroids, your infection risk may be increased.
A consultation with a rheumatologist is necessary to determine how your disease will be treated. The severity of the disease will dictate their decision regarding performance of cosmetic surgery.
Best wishes...

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