Can I get knee surgery the same week as my breast augmentation?

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I am wanting to get a breast augmentation but also need knee surgery. I want to use my vacation for work wisely. I also thought it would be very convenient so that no one I work with will know I got my boobs done. Is this safe or advisable thing to do; killing two birds with one stone.

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. I agree with the others who are not in favor of both surgeries being done at a similar time. Theoretically there is the increased risk of infection. More of an issue however is the increased need to use your arms to help support you following your knee surgery. Crutches would be a disaster. Sorry to disappoint. Best of Luck!

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

If the knee surgery is small (i.e. arthroscopy), and if the orthopedic surgeon doesn't think you will have difficulty walking afterwards, it may be possible to get both surgeries during the same week.  This should not be done without the approval of both surgeons however.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Although seems like a good idea to have both the operations during your vacation time I would not advise it. I would definitely have your knee operation. I would at least wait six weeks after your knee operation plus clearance from your orthopedic surgeon to have your breast augmentation. If you have both during the same time period it will be a difficult recovery. You're going need your upper body strength to help you with your knee recovery. If you have a breast augmentation you will have minimal upper body strength and the inability to use your body and that will make your recovery very difficult.

Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C) · Answer

I would highly recommend against this.  I wouldn't offer this to my patients and would require that they recover from one prior to another surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think they should be staged. Recovering from knee surgery may complicate your recovery from breast augmentation.  Best of luck.

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