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?
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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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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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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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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November 11, 2015
Answer: Will doctors refuse to operate on patients with depression? I appreciate your question. As long as you are in overall good health and your depression is managed by your psychiatrist and he/she clears your for surgery then there should be no issues moving forward. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz
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November 11, 2015
Answer: Will doctors refuse to operate on patients with depression? I appreciate your question. As long as you are in overall good health and your depression is managed by your psychiatrist and he/she clears your for surgery then there should be no issues moving forward. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz
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