Recently, I had genetic testing done which showed a mutation in one of my collagen genes and as a result was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos. Am I still eligible to have a breast augmentation or should I avoid all unnecessary surgeries?
September 22, 2015
Answer: Am I a candidate for a breast augmentation with having Ehlers Danlos syndrome? Thank you for your excellent question. Patients with Ehlers Danlos tend to have skin and connective tissue that is friable and easily injured and demonstrates abnormal wound healing. In my opinion, it would be best to avoid all unnecessary surgeries to minimize additional health risks to you.
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September 22, 2015
Answer: Am I a candidate for a breast augmentation with having Ehlers Danlos syndrome? Thank you for your excellent question. Patients with Ehlers Danlos tend to have skin and connective tissue that is friable and easily injured and demonstrates abnormal wound healing. In my opinion, it would be best to avoid all unnecessary surgeries to minimize additional health risks to you.
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September 22, 2015
Answer: Am I still a candidate for breast augmentation? There are many different forms and severities of Ehlers Danlos syndrome, but frequently people who are affected by this syndrome have scars that tend to widen or split open, which would put you at risk for implant exposure and then loss of the implant. You should talk to you genetic counselor about your specific type of EDS to get a better idea about your risk for surgery, but really it would probably be better to avoid any unnecessary surgery. Best of luck!
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September 22, 2015
Answer: Am I still a candidate for breast augmentation? There are many different forms and severities of Ehlers Danlos syndrome, but frequently people who are affected by this syndrome have scars that tend to widen or split open, which would put you at risk for implant exposure and then loss of the implant. You should talk to you genetic counselor about your specific type of EDS to get a better idea about your risk for surgery, but really it would probably be better to avoid any unnecessary surgery. Best of luck!
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