Is breast augmentation with rheumatoid arthritis possible? (Photo)

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Is breast augmentation with rheumatoid arthritis possible. plus size wanting breast augmentation while diagnosed with RA. on Embrel and methotrexate.

Joseph G. Bauer, MD, FACS · Answer

It's very possible to have a breast augmentation with rheumatoid arthritis. I would recommend that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Your surgeon, along with your rheumatologist can work together to ensure that you are not only a canidate for breast augmentation, but that you can safely have the procedure.

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD · Answer

The short answer is yes. There is no issue as far as I know with RA and breast augmentation.  Sorry to hear about your RA diagnosis though.  Hope this helps. Good luck with your transformation.Dr Vasisht

Shaun Parson, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for your question. Yes, you are a candidate for that procedure.  Yes you can safely perform surgery with your underlying medical condition.  I would want to speak directly with your doctor managing your arthritis and make sure we all agree on a thoughtful way to get a great result but also keep your arthritis well under control.  It takes a little more work but it's a simple matter to coordinate everything to your benefit. Hope that helps.

Arun Rao, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The medications that you are on for your RA can affect your ability to heal. Typically those medications are stopped before surgery to give your body the best chance to heal. It would be a good question to discuss with your rheumatologist.  You would to need to make sure you could come off any medications that could cause impaired healing. Best of luck.

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

Yes you can have surgery with RA. When I see patients in your shoes I make sure that the Rheumatologist sees them and optimizes their medications. Since every patient and their disease is different the recommendations can vary. As long as between the surgeon and the Rheumatologist they agree on a safe plan then you can do it. There is no connection between RA and silicone implants either. That was totally shot down by research. I hope this helps and happy to see you or help you anytime.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and photos.  The short answer is yes, breast augmentation can be performed while on rheumatoid arthritis medications.  Consultation with your rheumatoid doctor to optimize your medications for optimal healing as well as consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon that has the experience and the before and after photos that you like will be important.  Although not common, I have performed two of such cases without any complications arising from the medications.Good luck on your breast augmentation journey.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta

Neal Handel, MD · Answer

While at one time there was concern that
there might be a relationship between silicone breast implants and
rheumatologic diseases such as lupus and RA numerous studies in tens of
thousands of women with breast implants have shown that there is no connection
between implants and the risk of getting those diseases. Most experts, including
myself, feel that it is safe for women with rheumatologic diseases to have breast
augmentation. To be absolutely certain there is no risk saline implants are always
an option. Embrel and methotrexate might affect wound healing and you should consult
with your rheumatologist about discontinuing those medications during the
perioperative period.

Alex Kim, MD · Answer

You may proceed with breast augmentation even with RA. You will need to consult with your rheumatologist prior to surgery to make sure your health condition is optimized. Best,

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and pictures. Yes, breast augmentation surgery will likely be possible; careful management of your  medications will be important (communication between your rheumatologist and plastic surgeon will be helpful).  My best suggestion: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she is a board certified plastic surgeon who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with.  Then, communicate your goals carefully as well. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

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