Interstitial Cystitis and Breast Augmentation

Interstitial cystitis can be quite frustrating to deal with, and varies in severity. There is no firm evidence that it is associated with an infectious agent, and therefore should not prohibit you from having a sucessful surgery. A urinary tract infection, on the other hand , would need to be completely resolved prior to surgery.

Hi mischivd28,

I understand your concern. However, it is difficult to provide you with an accurate answer to your question with online consult. It is best that you visit a board certified plastic surgeon, so you can be properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Cystitis in and of itself will not preclude you from having surgery. However, check with your PCP to see if you may also need to add an antibiotic. Cystitis isoften associated with urinary tract infections in which case I would delay surgery until that's taken care of. Good luck, Dr PG

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. my recomendation is check with your plastic surgeon all your concerns and that he sends you to do all the relevant studies and referrals.

mischivd28.  I appreciate your concern, but all medical issues and past medical history should be frankly discussed with your plastic surgeon prior to the operation. If there are possible issues, medical clearance by your regular medical doctor should be performed to be certain that it is safe for you to have this operation. Be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Hello and thank you for the question. It's best that you discuss this with your surgeon. Interstitial cystitis is typically not caused by bacteria.  I was wondering if you are referring to bacterial cystitis or common UTI? The key is making sure there is no active urinary infection (or any other infection) at the time of breast augmentation. As long as there is no active infection at the time of surgery, it should be fine to proceed. Please inform your surgeon well in advance, in case he/she needs to run some tests, or consult with another specialist if needed. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

I don't think the two are related and having IC won't affect your ability to have breast augmentation, but you should make your surgeon aware of this diagnosis prior to your procedure to ensure everybody is on the same page.  Hope this helps!

Since implants are foreign objets best to advise your CI treating MD so a possible preoperative course of antibiotics can be prescribed. Or discuss with your chosen PS also..