About 1.5 years ago I had a positive ANA.I repeated the test two weeks ago and the ANA is still positive.I am pending a rheumatology consult but aside from some low back pain I'm asymptomatic. Any PS on real self have any input on performing BA in a patient with a possible autoimmune disorder? I've read some debatable stuff on autoimmune type reactions AFTER BA but none on patients with known disease undergoing BA. Of particular concern is would this increase my risk of capsular contracture?
Answer: Positive ANA and breast augmentation This is a great question and comes up every now and then. The simple answer is that this should not affect your ability to have a breast augmentation, at all. Make sure that you meet with a rheumatologist that is educated in this matter and meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon that is familiar with all of the literature and performs the operation, frequently. Good luck...it's totally worth it!
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Answer: Positive ANA and breast augmentation This is a great question and comes up every now and then. The simple answer is that this should not affect your ability to have a breast augmentation, at all. Make sure that you meet with a rheumatologist that is educated in this matter and meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon that is familiar with all of the literature and performs the operation, frequently. Good luck...it's totally worth it!
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February 16, 2017
Answer: No contraindication to surgery Thanks for your question. A positive ANA is not a reason to not offer the surgery. If you are deemed ok to have surgery by your primary care physician and rheumatologist, then you should be fine. It's really only patients with autoimmune disease who are on chronic steroids that are concerns. Best of Luck!
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February 16, 2017
Answer: No contraindication to surgery Thanks for your question. A positive ANA is not a reason to not offer the surgery. If you are deemed ok to have surgery by your primary care physician and rheumatologist, then you should be fine. It's really only patients with autoimmune disease who are on chronic steroids that are concerns. Best of Luck!
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February 16, 2017
Answer: #capsularcontracture #autoimmune disease #breastimplants #breastaugmentation I would not have any concerns putting in gel breast implants with rheumatoid arthritis or any collagen vascular disease as long as we are coordinating with your rheumatologist and they are aware of your surgery. You would need to discontinue any steroids and immunosuppressants. I have done augmentation surgery on similar patients- we just need to coordinate with your rheumatologistI am not aware of any prospective study that links an increased risk for capsular contracture in patients with collagen vascular disease.
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February 16, 2017
Answer: #capsularcontracture #autoimmune disease #breastimplants #breastaugmentation I would not have any concerns putting in gel breast implants with rheumatoid arthritis or any collagen vascular disease as long as we are coordinating with your rheumatologist and they are aware of your surgery. You would need to discontinue any steroids and immunosuppressants. I have done augmentation surgery on similar patients- we just need to coordinate with your rheumatologistI am not aware of any prospective study that links an increased risk for capsular contracture in patients with collagen vascular disease.
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Immune disorders and breast implants As long as you are deemed healthy for surgery I've not had a problem in the past. We have done multiple breast augmentation surgeries on patients with RA, lupus, chrons, and a well controlled scleroderma once. The first step is to discuss with your pcp and rheumatologist and then visit with a few plastic surgeons once you get the ok from a health perspective. Good luck! Dr K
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Immune disorders and breast implants As long as you are deemed healthy for surgery I've not had a problem in the past. We have done multiple breast augmentation surgeries on patients with RA, lupus, chrons, and a well controlled scleroderma once. The first step is to discuss with your pcp and rheumatologist and then visit with a few plastic surgeons once you get the ok from a health perspective. Good luck! Dr K
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Positive ANA 1:160 considering breast augmentation I recommend that you first discuss your interest in placing breast implants with your rheumatologist and then once cleared find a plastic surgeon in whom you have confidence. You will need to be free of any immunosuppressants or steroids prior to and for a period of 3 to 4 weeks after your procedure. Good luck and best wishes.
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Positive ANA 1:160 considering breast augmentation I recommend that you first discuss your interest in placing breast implants with your rheumatologist and then once cleared find a plastic surgeon in whom you have confidence. You will need to be free of any immunosuppressants or steroids prior to and for a period of 3 to 4 weeks after your procedure. Good luck and best wishes.
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