I was diagnosed with depression 6 months ago and am currently on 76mg Sertraline per day. However, I have wanted a breast augmentation for 5 years and my desire for breast augmentation is separate from my depression, which was brought on by career related problems. Will surgeons refuse to treat me because I am depressed and taking antidepressants even though I think my unhappiness with the size of my breasts is an unrelated issue?
Answer: Breast Augmentation is Possible! It sounds like you are doing the right thing seeking help for your depression. Stay engaged with your psychiatrist. Breast augmentation is entirely possible while undergoing treatment for depression (In fact, it can be a real pick-you-upper!!)Be forthright with your psychiatrist and your plastic surgeon. Tell them what you would like to do. Everyone can work as a team to get you what you want. Good luck!,
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast Augmentation is Possible! It sounds like you are doing the right thing seeking help for your depression. Stay engaged with your psychiatrist. Breast augmentation is entirely possible while undergoing treatment for depression (In fact, it can be a real pick-you-upper!!)Be forthright with your psychiatrist and your plastic surgeon. Tell them what you would like to do. Everyone can work as a team to get you what you want. Good luck!,
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Depression & Breast Augmentation It sounds as if you are doing a great job of dealing with your depression. Bravo. Which leads me to believe that there shouldn't be a problem with your getting a breast augmentation. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area (link below) to discuss. Best of luck, Dr. Nazarian
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Depression & Breast Augmentation It sounds as if you are doing a great job of dealing with your depression. Bravo. Which leads me to believe that there shouldn't be a problem with your getting a breast augmentation. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area (link below) to discuss. Best of luck, Dr. Nazarian
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December 21, 2015
Answer: Depends on the Surgeon Thank you very much for your email enquiry. The answer is, in some cases doctors may feel it is best for you to have a psychological assessment prior to undergoing any type of breast surgery. This is really for your safety to make sure that you have a good understanding of the likely results of surgery and how it might make you feel following the procedure. I agree that it does sound like your unhappiness with the size of your breasts is likely to be an unrelated issue but I think it might be best to work through this to be as clear as possible about this prior to any surgery. I hope this is useful information for you. AR
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Answer: Depends on the Surgeon Thank you very much for your email enquiry. The answer is, in some cases doctors may feel it is best for you to have a psychological assessment prior to undergoing any type of breast surgery. This is really for your safety to make sure that you have a good understanding of the likely results of surgery and how it might make you feel following the procedure. I agree that it does sound like your unhappiness with the size of your breasts is likely to be an unrelated issue but I think it might be best to work through this to be as clear as possible about this prior to any surgery. I hope this is useful information for you. AR
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Operating on patients with depression Thank you for your question. Having a history of depression if not a contraindication to having breast implant surgery. However, I would recommend discussing this with your surgeon and ensure they know the medications you are taking. Some antidepressant medications can have an effect on the medications given during a general anesthetic for surgery.
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Answer: Operating on patients with depression Thank you for your question. Having a history of depression if not a contraindication to having breast implant surgery. However, I would recommend discussing this with your surgeon and ensure they know the medications you are taking. Some antidepressant medications can have an effect on the medications given during a general anesthetic for surgery.
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November 13, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation is still possible when depressed Your mental health is as important as your physical health when you are considering cosmetic surgery. Just as I would ask your heart doctor for medical clearance, I would ask your therapist for clearance if you were currently in treatment or had received treatment recently for depression. I would need to know that your therapist is supportive of your plans to have breast surgery at this time. It is necessary to have someone in your corner who knows the issues you are working on and can counsel you through your adjustment to your new body image.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation is still possible when depressed Your mental health is as important as your physical health when you are considering cosmetic surgery. Just as I would ask your heart doctor for medical clearance, I would ask your therapist for clearance if you were currently in treatment or had received treatment recently for depression. I would need to know that your therapist is supportive of your plans to have breast surgery at this time. It is necessary to have someone in your corner who knows the issues you are working on and can counsel you through your adjustment to your new body image.
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Depression I guess I should know the percentage of people who are medicated upon whom I operate , but I do know it is not unusual. however if you are still clinically symptomatic I would tend to wait until you are more on he upswing.
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Answer: Depression I guess I should know the percentage of people who are medicated upon whom I operate , but I do know it is not unusual. however if you are still clinically symptomatic I would tend to wait until you are more on he upswing.
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