Can I go through with a breast augmentation while having uncomplicated appendicitis?

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Im currently on antibiotics and not in any pain, just extremely bloated. From the ct scan, the size of my appendix is around 7-8mm. I dont have an active infection. My gastroenterologist tells me that an appendectomy is my choice. Should i go ahead and get it done before my ba? Or would it be okay to proceed with my ba? I was also planning to do tummy lipo together with the ba, will that be possible as well?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

No, this is not an appropriate time to proceed with elective breast surgery.  You should undergo breast augmentation surgery once the  inflammatory process is completely resolved;  in other words, once you are back to good health.  Generally speaking, most patients are able to undergo tummy tuck and breast augmentation together;  again, these operations should be done when patients are an optimal health condition. Best wishes.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Your appendix can flare up anytime and is unpredictable if it's being suppressed with antibiotics. This problem won't likely solve itself and you should get the opinion of a general surgeon or colorectal surgeon before deciding on breast implants. Warmest regards, Dr. Aldo

Samuel Beran, MD · Answer

This is a question best answered by your surgeon. Personally, I would postpone any elective surgery like a BA or lipo until your appendix is resolved.

Bahair Ghazi, MD · Answer

Definitely wait till the chances of having systemic bacteremia is lower. When you are ill in this manner you could potentially seed your implant and cause an infection or capsular contracture....either of which could and will negatively impact your final cosmetic outcome.

Milan Doshi, MS, MCh · Answer

cosmetic surgery must be done when you are in your optimum health. your chance of implant surgery conplication increases when you have apendix enlargement and on antibiotics.  itsbetter to avoid BA  during apendicectomy

you can do baand abdominal lipo to gather

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