Can I have a breast augmentation with primary lymphedema? Are there any risks of damaging e.g. lymph nodes?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. If you are otherwise healthy without generalized swelling, your body's ability to manage fluid shifts should not be greatly compromised. There may be a short period after the augmentation in which the lymphedema may worsen transiently due to overall body volume stores increasing. However, breast augmentation produces very little swelling as compared to liposuction or something of a greater magnitude. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

The answer depends on where is the Lymphedema affecting your body. Usually, it affects the lower extremities, so Breast Augmentation procedure should be ok to be performed, however individual cases might vary and until the proper examination is done, nobody can confirm whether it is safe or not.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mltm.234,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, it is possible to get breast augmentation if you have lymphedema. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to 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 did not state where your lymphedema was located, but unless it involves your breasts or axillary areas, you should do well. No lymph nodes are removed with the augmentation.

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