Recently diagnosed with mild Lupus, interested in BBL.

 Both lupus and its treatment with prednisone puts you at increased risk for complications.The decision to have elective cosmetic surgery needs to be made as a team effort between your rheumatologist and plastic surgeon. many factors need to be taken into consideration. All surgical procedures need to be assessed in terms of a risk benefit ratio. Some people will have a dramatic change in quality of life from a cosmetic procedure.For someone like that it may be justified to have a slightly increased risk of complications to undergo a procedure.For others it may have a barely noticeable impact.For those it would not justify any significant medical health risks. I would start by talking to your rheumatologist.You can also begin consulting in person with board certified  plastic surgeons to see if you're a good candidate for the procedure. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom M.D.