I am 74 and have AFib. Healthy otherwise. Can I have breast implants?

Neither your age, or the fact that you have atrial fibrillation would necessarily prevent you from having breast augmentation. What is more important than age, is overall health and ability to safely undergo anesthesia. If you are taking blood thinners such as coumadin or Pradaxa, you would need to stop them for a period of time before and after the surgery to avoid excessive bleeding. Have your primary physician  throughly evaluate you to determine your suitability for both surgery and anesthesia.

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well;..based in your question its difficulted evaluate your case if the question dont have a picture, its recommended to get a consultation in personal with a plastic surgeon.

Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs or told us your bra size.  You will more likely need a breast lift than augmentation.  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 and nipple sensation is maintained.  At the same time or later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.  Implants are not lifetime devices and half are removed by 9.5 years.  Fat transfers are permanent and incorporated into the body.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

As long as you have satisfactory medical clearance for anesthesia, you are a go.
Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Assuming you are otherwise a good candidate for surgery, and your Afib is medically optimized then there should not be any reason that you can not have breast implants placed.  Hope this helps.

Neither age nor AFib is an absolute contraindication to surgery. However, elective cosmetic surgery is, at its heart, unnecessary. Thus it should only be performed under the most optimal of conditions.With regards to your specific question, medical/cardiac clearance would be required in order to ensure that you are a safe candidate for surgery. One of the more significant issues will be the management of anticoagulation, which is crucial for the management of AFib but represents a bleeding risk in surgical patients.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Hi Gena7311,

It is difficult to provide you with an accurate answer to your question with online consult. It is best that you visit a board certified plastic surgeon, so you can be properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

so as long as there are no health issues that would contradict surgery or anesthesia in you, go for it!  Live life and enjoy each day!

If you receive medical clearance from your PCP, then surgery is a possibility.  Discuss your plans with your personal physician. If he or she clears you for surgery, consult with a plastic surgeon in your area.

Thank you for sharing this question!  Afib is certainly not a contraindication for breast implants. The number one goal in any surgery is to ensure that it is done safely under optimal conditions.  You would likely need medical clearance and management of any anticoagulation therapy you may be taking.  You should seek evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon with whom you can discuss your options.  Good luck!