Can I have lipo and BBL while on tamoxifen?

Question

Last time I received chemo was in March, wanted to get BBL and lipo. Is it possible if I'm on tamoxifen?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear kayleejade,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get a clearance from your doctro. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

John Reilly, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, Tamoxifen is associated with an increased incidence of blood clots, so it is important to speak with your treating oncologist and your plastic surgeon about your risks. As far as successful fat transplantation, one animal studied showed an improvement in the amount of fat survival in those animals that were given Tamoxifen. Good luck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Tamoxifen should not affect in a BBL, you need a medical clearance from your doctor. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Being on tamoxifen should not be a contraindication for any cosmetic surgical procedure.

Before committing to having abdominal Liposuction encourage all breast cancer patients to think long and hard in regards to where they are in regards to breast cancer and reconstructive options.

I don’t know your full story but your previous post mentioned you had breast cancer.

For those who need or opt for mastectomy surgery it’s important to have good reconstructive options available for those who want reconstruction.

As you probably know this generally comes down to implants or autologous tissue plus minus implants.

In regards to autologous tissue reconstruction the most common procedure is some version of a tram flap Weather called DEIP, free tram or pedicle tram.

Should this be something that you would consider or need in the future then it could be a mistake to Liposuction you’re a Abdomen at this time.

For example, if someone has that implant reconstruction they may with time developer capsular contractions and be unhappy with the implants with time.

Some patients may eventually fail implant reconstruction because of recurrent capsular contractions.

I have no idea what your situation is but patients should think through all of their decisions always keeping in mind having a back up plan for reconstructive options before harvesting tissue that could be needed in the future.

Breast reconstruction is always covered by medical insurance by law and this includes revisions in the future.

Simply having thorough discussions with the key players in your treatment plan is prudent prior to having a bbl.

The above discussion may or may not be pertinent to your case but I thought I would pointed out since I see this from time to time in my practice.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Can I have lipo and BBL while on tamoxifen?

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