Is breast augmentation safe in people with Lyme Disease? Is there any research that suggests it's not safe?

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Hello, I am considering breast augmentation and hesitant because I have been diagnosed with Lyme Disease and have read many scary things regarding the negative side effects of breast implants on people with Lyme. My Lyme has been treated and is in remission, however I definitely don't want to do anything to jeopardize my health. What's your professional option on the success of breast augmentation with Lyme Disease? Is there any research that suggests it's not safe? Thank you!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

As long as your condition is resolved I don't see a problem with breast augmentation. I certainly would get the okay from your infectious disease physician.

Jon E. Rast, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  If you have been treated for your Lyme disease then you should be fine getting breast implants.  You would need clearance from your infectious disease doctor.   Good luck!Dr Rast

Victor M. Perez, MD, FACS · Answer

Having a diagnosis of Lyme disease is not a contraindication for having breast augmentation. As long as your condition is treated and controlled you can have a breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures, Lyme disease is a bacterial infection and your infectious disease Doctor should be able to tell you when is the best time for you to consider doing the procedure. Pretty much, what you will be reading in the Internet are only opinions, without any scientific studies to back them up.In regards to your procedure, be sure to seek the help of a plastic surgeon certified by the ABPS, preferably a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, this will assure you of their proper training and commitment towards aesthetic plastic surgery.The most important factor in obtaining a good result in your cosmetic procedure is the surgeon you elect to perform it.

Robert A. Hardesty, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Dear Ms. LillyPie07,Safety and our patients health is our number one objective in elective "non necessary" cosmetic surgery.I am unaware of any adverse effects of breast augmentation in patients who have been successfully treated for Lymes disease.Please make a appointment with a Infectious Disease Doctor  who has expertise (that we don't have as Plastic Surgeons) and ask for a preoperative medical clearance.If you receive a medical clearance I recommend that you make several consultative appointments with Plastic Surgeons who are experienced and Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition ideally they are members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600

Is breast augmentation safe in people with Lyme Disease? Is there any research that suggests it's not safe?

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