I am a kidney transplant recipient patient with taking prednisone for 6-7 years, can I still undergo a BA Procedure?

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Kidney transplant recipient going under BA Procedure?

Roger Tsai, MD · Answer

Great question!  If your kidney doctor and medical doctor feel that you are safe for surgery, then it can be fine to proceed with a breast augmentation.  The problem with prednisone is it can slow down wound healing, which can lead to other issues.  But the wounds of the breast augmentation are very small and if your body has gotten use to the dosage, it could be fine to proceed.  Your surgeon will need to review your history in detail and discuss the issues.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsai

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes, you would be able to undergo a breast augmentation 6 years after a kidney transplant.  My advice is to seek care with a board certified plastic surgeon who will be able to consult with your primary physician to provide the best care possible.  Good luck.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Yes you should be able to get breast augmentation without problems.  Your plastic surgeon should discuss the case with your kidney doctor and also have your anesthesiologist notified in advance.  Then I think you’ll have no problems.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  If you are otherwise in good health and can obtain full medical clearance from your primary physician, then you could safely proceed with surgery.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Nshen,as long as you are healthy and get a clearance from your doctor, you should be fine. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

If you are long-term steroids, you should still be able to undergo a BA procedure as long as you are stable from a medical standpoint. It is best to have your plastic surgeon and the anesthesiologist review your medical history and medications to optimize your treatment plan so that you can have the safest and best result!Johnson C. Lee, MD 
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
IG: @drjohnsonlee

Eric YK Li, MD · Answer

In your situation, I would carefully consider the risks and benefits of undergoing elective aesthetic surgery.  I would also discuss this with your transplant and primary care physicians to get their views and recommendations.  They would need to provide medical clearance regardless in order for your plastic surgeon to feel comfortable with surgery.  You are immunocompromised unfortunately so your risk profile is higher than that of the average patient.  Hope this helps!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. Yes… Some thoughts to consider:
 Having had a kidney transplant in the past is not an absolute contraindication to tummy tuck surgery. However you should carefully weigh the pros and cons of the procedure (as well as the potential risks and complications that are increased in your situation) and consult with your medical doctor's prior to proceeding with the surgery.
Ultimately, I think it will be your decision whether the increased  risk  associated with your medical history and your current medications is worth the potential benefits of the breast augmentation surgery. 
I hope this helps.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question and if cleared by your internist, you should be able to undergo the desired procedure.  Dr Corbin

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

Thanks for the question. You evidently have a complicated medical history and we do not have adequate knowledge about your health to make a decision. Your plastic surgeon and the nephrologist need to consult to make the decision regarding safety of surgery.

I am a kidney transplant recipient patient with taking prednisone for 6-7 years, can I still undergo a BA Procedure?

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