Will doctors refuse to operate on patients with depression?

November 10, 2015
Asked By:dvrue in Kowloon, Hong Kong

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?

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November 11, 2015

Answer: Breast Augmentation is Possible!

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January 2, 2016

Answer: Depression & Breast Augmentation

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December 21, 2015

Answer: Depends on the Surgeon

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December 21, 2015

Answer: Depends on the Surgeon

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November 12, 2015

Answer: Operating on patients with depression

William Andrade, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 12, 2015

Answer: Operating on patients with depression

William Andrade, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 13, 2015

Answer: Breast Augmentation is still possible when depressed

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 13, 2015

Answer: Breast Augmentation is still possible when depressed

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 12, 2015

Answer: Depression

Jonathan Saunders, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 12, 2015

Answer: Depression

Jonathan Saunders, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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