I am 28, very healthy, and have had celiac for 7 years -- does this mean I should not get a breast augmentation?

Thank you for sharing your question. I have performed breast augmentations on patients with celiac disease and they have done well. Assuming any medication condition is well-controlled it should allow for surgery. Hope this helps.

There are no scientific studies that adequately link autoimmune diseases to breast implants. That being said, there is much discussion on the internet about breast implant illness and autoimmune disease. The patients who get autoimmune diseases and who get breast implants overlap so the results can be delicate to interpret. Getting breast implants should not worsen your celiac. As always, be sure to research the surgeon doing your procedure to increase the chances of a favorable result.

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. My patients tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts 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.

Part of the challenge is that the science studying long-term effects of celiac and autoimmune disorders is lacking. There’s no hard scientific consensus behind breast implant illness and celiac. In the vast majority of circumstances, breast augmentation patients get a satisfactory outcome. They’re very happy and everything works out. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon via email or Skype to further discuss your concerns.

Dear Celebrated133738,
you might need a clearance from your doctor before the surgery. 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

I appreciate your concern, and you should start by checking in with your medical doctor. I do not believe that celiac disease is a contraindication to breast augmentation surgery. Also the link to other autoimmune diseases has been proven wrong by previous widely accepted studies. When cleared by medical doctor, consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon In our area and reveal all aspects of your medical history. Good luck.

Without obtaining a complete medical history and physical examination it is not possible to advise you specifically. That said, there is no medical evidence to suggest that celiac (gluten sensitivity) is a contraindication to undergoing a breast augmentation.
Remember that a board certified plastic surgeon Is first and foremost a medical doctor. He or she will be able to advise you specifically. Best of luck to you.

If you currently have your condition under control and are not experiencing flare ups then you should be able to have breast augmentation. There is a plethora of contrasting information on the internet. I encourage you to discuss the procedure and your concerns with your surgeon for the most accurate information.

If you are staying away from wheat and any food that you react to, your immune system should be healthy and you could have elective surgery. However, if you are very inflammed from eating the wrong foods, you need to correct your diet prior to having surgery.

I know of no study which links celiac disease and breast augmentation. If your GI condition is under control, you should be able to have surgery. Discuss first with your treating physician before moving forward with surgery. Best wishes.