Just wanted to know if autoimmune complications automatically made a person a non-candidate for surgery. By autoimmune complications I’m referring to things such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
Answer: Autoimmune condition Thanks for your inquiry, unfortunately you ask a broad question and the answer is--it depends. During an in person consultation a surgeon will be able to listen to your goals, stratify any risks, and devise a treatment plan. Good Luck.
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Answer: Autoimmune condition Thanks for your inquiry, unfortunately you ask a broad question and the answer is--it depends. During an in person consultation a surgeon will be able to listen to your goals, stratify any risks, and devise a treatment plan. Good Luck.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Medical Clearance Hello,As long as you are cleared for surgery by your rheumatologist, you can have plastic surgery. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons. Best of luck!
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Medical Clearance Hello,As long as you are cleared for surgery by your rheumatologist, you can have plastic surgery. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons. Best of luck!
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Surgery with rheumatologic conditions Autoimmune or rheumatologic conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) are very rarely an issue if considering cosmetic surgery. I operate on such patients every month, sometimes every week, and nothing is really different, either with anesthesia or the surgery itself. The main point is to discuss surgery with your rheumatologist. Some medications, such as methotrexate, can slow the healing process, and might be discontinued prior to surgery. If you’re taking prednisone, your anesthesiologist may need to give you a stress dose of cortisone prior to surgery. Discuss your plans with your rheumatologist, then move forward if permitted.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Surgery with rheumatologic conditions Autoimmune or rheumatologic conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) are very rarely an issue if considering cosmetic surgery. I operate on such patients every month, sometimes every week, and nothing is really different, either with anesthesia or the surgery itself. The main point is to discuss surgery with your rheumatologist. Some medications, such as methotrexate, can slow the healing process, and might be discontinued prior to surgery. If you’re taking prednisone, your anesthesiologist may need to give you a stress dose of cortisone prior to surgery. Discuss your plans with your rheumatologist, then move forward if permitted.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Autoimmune disease depending on your particular situation you may well be able to have plastic surgery. You probably wouldn’t want breast implants because of the possible link between implants and autoimmune disease which is still uncertain. But other procedures should be no problem.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Autoimmune disease depending on your particular situation you may well be able to have plastic surgery. You probably wouldn’t want breast implants because of the possible link between implants and autoimmune disease which is still uncertain. But other procedures should be no problem.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Can people who have autoimmune rheumatological complications undergo plastic surgery? Thank you for the question.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Can people who have autoimmune rheumatological complications undergo plastic surgery? Thank you for the question.
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