Can I have Breast augmentation 12 years after radiation therapy?

Breast augmentation can be performed. Go and find yourself a plastic surgeon to help you.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi,MD

Hi Martyn45,Thank you for your question!Yes you can have breast augmentation surgery after radiation therapy but complication rates such as infection, bleeding and capsular contracture are significantly higher. It is important for a plastic surgeon to assess the previous radiations affect on your tissues before considering placement of an implant. If your skin has significant radiation damage then an implant may not be a good idea. Good luck,Dr. K