Is it safe to have a breast augmentation after having my spleen removed?

As long as there are no ongoing medical issues and your blood counts are fine there should be no contraindication for breast augmentation after a splenectomy.  A competent plastic surgeon will go over this thoroughly during a preoperative consultation.

As long as you get a clean bill of health from your doctor then it shouldn't be a problem Schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area (link below) to discuss your options. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Prior to having your breast augmentation surgery, I recommend that you have your blood counts checked and a thorough history and physical performed by your primary care doctor given that you have had your spleen removed.  If all is well, then yes it is safe to have a breast augmentation.  Good luck!

Hi.. thank you for the question... Before an answer it is important for us to know why the splenectomy? Depending on the cause, the answer will be yes or no.

Depending upon the reason for the removal of your spleen, you should be okay for a breast augmentation.  I would suggest that you schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can review your medical history and options with you.

Thank you for your question.  Depending on the reason for the splenectomy it should not preclude you from having a breast augmentation performed.  Durin your consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon be sure to relay your full medical history to him/her.

You should make your primary care physician aware that you are considering breast augmentation and get their opinion on the safety of proceeding with it. Unless he or she say otherwise, I would think you could still have breast augmentation performed after spleen removal.

I don't see a problem with breast augmentation after splenectomy. Prophylactic antibiotics are usually used in all patients. Infection risks can be minimized by proper immunizations whether you are anticipating breast augmentation or not.

As you know, removal of your spleen was recommended to restore your platelets to normal. You are now actually healthier than before your spleen was removed. If you ask your internist for a letter addressing this issue, you will always have documentation to provide to future doctors that request an explanation.

There are a few vaccinations you should get after having your spleen removed, but that doesn't effect having breast surgery.  Make sure that your plastic surgeon is aware and go for it.  Good luck!