Hypothyroidism...safe to Have Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question.

Well controlled hypothyroidism is not a contraindication to breast reduction surgery. Controlling the thyroid hormone levels may help you reach a long-term stable weight,  if this has been a concern.

Assuming you are otherwise healthy,  and have chosen your plastic surgeon/anesthesiologist/facility carefully,  it is very likely that you will be able to undergo the procedure AND watch your kids grow up.

Best wishes.

Hypothyroidism is very easily treated with medication and will not increase your risks during a breast reduction. Though medication will readily correct the hypothyroidism, you may wish to delay breast reduction until the thyroid nodule is fully sorted out.

hypothyroidism is easily treated with medication usually by an endocrinologist. once they are happy with the medication level for  your thyroid supplementation, you should be able to safely undergo surgery.

 

david berman md