Lipo & breast implants with a lift: am I at more risk if I'm an asthmatic?

You need to see your asthma physician and get cleared for surgery.  Tell your physician you will probably need 5 to 6 hours of general anesthesia and see if you qualify.  If you are cleared, you can always do these in two separate sessions, if you wish.  Liposuction is the easier of the two procedures.  So perhaps you can do the liposuction first and see how you tolerate that.  Liposuction in multiple areas can be done in usually 2 hours with minimal incisions.  If this is successful then you can consider implants with a lift.  This is generally a longer operation.  The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method.  This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.  Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.  Implants are not lifetime devices.  8% fail within the first year and 30% fail within six years.  Fat transfers are permanent and incorporated into the body.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

yes you have a lot of risk actually especially with anesthesia and I would sugget you get optimization hormonally and some weight loss prior to help your lungs (see link). medical clearance will be necessary.  Best, Dr. Emer.

You are definitively at increased risk regarding general anesthesia which is needed for liposuction and breast augmentation due to asthma. Good clinical evaluation before surgery and discussion with your surgeon and PCP how to prepare yourself for surgery is recommended. Try to avoid doing surgery in clinics with high volume of patients since you may need more attention both before and after surgery.Good luck.