I am scheduled to have a Breast Augmentation in 1 month. I have had psoriatic arthritis for 8 years. (photos)

Hello and thanks for your post. The best source of information is your rheumatologist who is familiar with the specifics of your situation. I do not believe that silicone will exacerbate your condition, but the topic is controversial. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO.

There really should be no problem with the breast augmentation. Clearly the medications taken for this ailment need to be considered by the plastic surgeon. It probably would be a good idea to mention this to your rheumatologist before proceeding however.

Thank you for the thoughtful question. Despite good intentions, online consultants will not be your best resource here. Your rheumatologist, who may have treated you for years, will your best resource when it comes to advice. Ultimately, I think it will be very difficult to predict whether breast augmentation surgery will cause a flare up ( your previous experience with surgery may be the best predictor). Best wishes with your decision-making and for an outcome that you will be pleased with, if you choose to proceed.