Hi, I'm 20 years old and have been wanting breast surgery for larger breasts since I was at least 13, I've recently been diagnosed with mild autoimmune hepatitis, I take 10mg of prednisone daily. I was wondering if this disease has now ruined my chance of getting breast augmentation as it's something I've been wanting and saving for, for a very long time. I would really like to know if it's safe or if it would make my autoimmune disease worse?
November 3, 2018
Answer: There is no reason that a BA will affect your mild autoimmune disease There is no reason that a BA should affect your autoimmune disease. you may have delayed wound healing due to your steroids (prednisone). You should, of course, let your surgeon know your meds. however there is no reason not to proceed with surgery. you should, of course, let your doctor, who follows your liver disease know that you are going to have a BA, so that they can offer any special advice or perhaps may want some blood tests before you have your surgery.david berman md
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November 3, 2018
Answer: There is no reason that a BA will affect your mild autoimmune disease There is no reason that a BA should affect your autoimmune disease. you may have delayed wound healing due to your steroids (prednisone). You should, of course, let your surgeon know your meds. however there is no reason not to proceed with surgery. you should, of course, let your doctor, who follows your liver disease know that you are going to have a BA, so that they can offer any special advice or perhaps may want some blood tests before you have your surgery.david berman md
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November 1, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Dear Carly1211,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. There is not any good reason to worry that a breast implant will worsen your autoimmune hepatitis. If you are concerned, look into a saline implant, Ideal implant, or breast fat grafting. It is best to answer your question during a face-to-face evaluation, when you can discuss your goals and expectations for the procedure, and you can have a physical examination to evaluate for that procedure. I recommend that you find a board-certified, or board-eligible plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of similar patients whom have had this procedure. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!
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November 1, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Dear Carly1211,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. There is not any good reason to worry that a breast implant will worsen your autoimmune hepatitis. If you are concerned, look into a saline implant, Ideal implant, or breast fat grafting. It is best to answer your question during a face-to-face evaluation, when you can discuss your goals and expectations for the procedure, and you can have a physical examination to evaluate for that procedure. I recommend that you find a board-certified, or board-eligible plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of similar patients whom have had this procedure. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!
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