Implant revision & tummy tuck concerns, age 52 & had thyroidectomy

HI talamorte,

There really is no concern if you are healthy and maintain a proper weight for your age and height.
No one can answer this question without a complete physical exam, a review of your lab studies (including your thyroid studies) and an EKG.
Please visit with a Board certified Plastic surgeon in your area who can properly evaluate you for these procedures.

Good Luck!

Dr. Christine Rodgers

Dear Talamorte,
I am glad your thyroidectomy went well and you are considering elective surgery. The first step would be to get clearance from your thyroid surgeon. I am sure by now they have placed you on hormone replacement therapy but want to make sure your thyroid levels have stabilized and you are cleared for elective surgery. You need to be examined by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon and will likely benefit from silicone implants. As one of the principal investigators in the FDA clinical trials for silicone breast implants, we did not find any contraindications in your setting (please see our published paper on this) and you can also benefit from a tummy tuck in the same setting since you will use the same recovery to get a great mommy makeover outcome.

At age 52 and previous thyroidectomy, this is not a contra-indication. You may want to get medical clearance from your physician. Since you have had implants for many years and want to exchange them you may need a simultaneous lift. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs or told us your bra size. I agree with silicone implants and prefer the retro-pectoral position. In terms of your abdomen, you may or may not be a candidate for a mini tummy tuck. I would need more information to give you a more accurate answer.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski. M.D.