Is it safe to have a breast lift if I have hidradenitis suppurativa? (Photo)

HS is not a contraindication to surgery but if you are having an active flare up you should get that treated adequately before starting any new surgeries.  Having an active infection elsewhere increases your risks for any other surgical procedure.   I would make sure to talk about it with your surgeons and they may be able to help with your armpit lesions before surgery.  Best of luck on your journey.

You certainly need to inform the residential program at the local university of your recent diagnosis.  They may not have dealt with hidradenitis suppurativa and will need to speak with your dermatologist or whomever is treating you to determine the risks involved.  You should be infection free when undergoing to breast lift.

You can probably have the breasts done without too much concern. Your surgeon may put you on antibiotics longer.   also consider having hidradenitis surgery at same time.   just cut out the involved skin in the armpits.  It’s the only thing that works for hidradenitis anyway. As long as you aren't getting implants.

You would want to be infection free and have no flare ups when going into surgery.  Any infection in the body would increase your chances of having surgical site infection.I would discuss this with your surgeon and make them aware of the situation.  I am certain they would agree and would want to make certain you dont have any ongoing infections.Make certain you are seeing board certified plastic surgeons with great deal of breast surgery experience.Hope that helps.

HA is not an absolute contraindication to surgery. However, as with any elective cosmetic procedure, breast lift candidates should be in an optimized state prior to surgery. Candidates should be healthy and free of active infection. With regards to your specific question, whether or not to proceed will be dependent on particular surgeon preference. The area of active infection can be isolated from the operative field. That being said, active infection/HA does represent a risk factor for peri-operative complications.The most prudent approach would be to allow for resolution of the flare prior to surgery.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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Dear mihalkokai,
You should be healthy prior to elective procedures. 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.
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Your flares ups need to be calmed down with antibiotics prior to surgery, or you risk infections in your breasts. Surgery can be done to remove some of the infected axillary areas if needed and you have flare ups often. Insurance should cover this procedure for your hidradenitis.

I would advise you to be free of any infection prior to undergoing elective breast surgery. Best wishes.

You should be free from any active infection before attempting any surgical procedure.  Let your surgeon know and possibly start taking antibiotics for 5-7 days prior to having your procedure.Best of luck.Dr T

You can have surgery if the condition is latent.   it should not be performed with active infection for obvious reasons. Hidradenitis is treated with removal of the gland and this is something medically necessary that you should consider.   I would consider it medically inappropriate to isolate the region, put you on antibiotics and operate as the risk of infection and complication would remain.