Can I get breast augmentation if I have neurofibromatosis type 1?

I appreciate your question.

You would need to be cleared for surgery by both your Neurologist and Primary Care doctor to confirm that it ok for you to proceed with elective surgery.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz

Thank you for your question.  I have never operated on a person with NF1.  This disorder has a wide spectrum of severity.  If you seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon they can fully understand your condition and collaborate with other doctors involved in your care, to determine if breast augmentation is appropriate.

Dear mommyciri:Neurofibromatosis type 1 has a wide spectrum of presentations.   Its best for you to first visit with your neurologist that manages your NF type 1 to make sure it is OK to proceed with elective surgery.   Assuming that your NF type 1 is mild, you should be fine to proceed with breast augmentation.  However, you will definitely clearance from your neurologist/internist.  Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX

Thanks for your post, and I'm sorry that you've had to battle NF1 during your life. The only concern I might have for you is if you were to develop these tumors in or around the breast, then that will lead to the need for multiple biopsies, etc. Then, you have to consider the implant each time you need that done. Otherwise, if you don't have any lesions near your breasts, you should be fine to consider it w/ a trusted plastic surgeon. Best wishes.

Thank you for your question and if cleared by your internist or neurologist then I do not see any reason why you could not have surgery but an examination is needed.  So see some experts in your areaDr. Corbin