I am 21 years old and have recovered from severe aplastic anemia. Would I be able to still get a BA?

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I had ATG treatment and have finished my immunosuppressants. I was wondering if I could still get a BA or would it be likely I get breast implant illness? The doctors think I got the disease after contracting a virus and my body then also attacking my bone marrow- which went down to 5-10% working capacity. (It is fully better now) I will also speak to my doctor about it but was just wondering from a plastic surgeon side what you think. Thank you so much in advance!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Surgery can be risky for people with aplastic anemia as it can lead to serious bleeding and the risk for serious infections. You will need a medical clearance from your hematologist; after that I recommend that you schedule an email or Skype consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I recommend an in person evaluation by a plastic surgeon to be measured and discuss your goals. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of former patients with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. My patients tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size breast implant is right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the implants have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee.

Leopoldo Baccaro, MD · Answer

As long as you are fully recovered and have an appropriate pre-operative assessment and clearance from your hematologist, then it should be ok. I would not consider you at an increased risk of breast implant illness, which in itself is quite rare and presents with vague symptoms that may not necessarily be related to breast implants at all.

James Murphy, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question and I'm very glad to hear that you have completed your treatment. As you are no longer immunosuppressed, I do not think there is particular problem with you considering breast augmentation. As usual, I would advise you strongly to look for safe environment in which to do this and to specifically ask your surgeon about infection precautions and general safety levels in the facility. Please feel free to get in touch if you'd like me to help out

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lucyhazz,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get a clearance from your haematologist. 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

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