Can an Hiv Person Do a Breast Reduction?

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Yes, there is no compelling reason why a HIV positive patient who has a low viral load and is in otherwise good health with clearance from their ID specialist and primary care physician cannot have a breast reduction.

Kelly Gallego, MD, FACS · Answer

As long as the patient is an otherwise good health, there is not absolute contraindication to performing a breast reduction on an HIV positive patient. With the current antiviral treatments, things have changed a lot since we first discovered HIV in the mid 1980's. It is important that you be honest with your plastic surgeon about your medical history so that all appropriate precautions can be taken.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Yes, no contraindication to surgery with HIV.  Clearance from your PCP and labs are required.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yes, a patient with HIV can undergo breast reduction surgery assuming they are otherwise in good medical/psychological health. &ldquo;Medical clearance&rdquo; from the doctors who know the patient best will be helpful.

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