I have stage four breast cancer to the bones can I still get some type of butt lift?

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I’m very healthy response great to my treatment I’m 42 years old

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Gregarious60773,
since you have active cancer disease, you are probably not a candidate for elective cosmetic procedure such as butt lift. 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

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

Are you taking any medication for the breast cancer? This makes a difference because it may need to be stopped for surgery AND you never want to stop medication that is keeping your breast CA at bay. Your situation is one that would be decided on an individual basis once your history of fully known. It is not out of the question though.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I would imagine most plastic surgeons would probably not recommend having this procedure and would be reluctant to do a procedure that could complicate your life, create medical complications or in anyway interfere with treatments.

I remember doing a cancer reconstructive procedure on a patient with metastatic disease.

The anesthesiologist was questioning my integrity and decision making at the time.

For this individual patient going on with life as if she did not have metastatic disease was what gave her the strength to get through each day.  To her she wanted breast reconstruction and would definitely have opted for that and wanted it even if her life expectancy was shortened or not.

Would wanting a gluteal enhancement be different than wanting reconstructed breasts for the same patient?

There’s certainly no yes or no right or wrong answer but I think many plastic surgeons will be apprehensive.

I could be wrong and your best bet is to schedule a few consultations and hear firsthand what each one has to say.

I recommend scheduling in person consultations if possible.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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