Can a Irregular Heartbeat Disqualify You from Getting Breast Implants?

Dear CocaCola1, The answer to your question is not necessarily. There are many reasons for irregular heart beats. Your best approach will be to consult with your internist or cardiologist who will obtain an EKG and assess the type of arrhythmia that you have. If you have a benign heart beat and no symptoms you most likely will be cleared for surgery by your doctors. In any event make sure to have your surgery in an accredited surgery center by the like of AAAASF  who employ a board certified anesthesilogist. This will reduce possible problems.  Also consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeon and check the before and after pictures to make sure that you like the results. Best of luck, Dr Widder

You need to see a doctor and get this worked up and diagnosed. Once they know what is wrong, then a determination can be made if surgery is safe.

It depends on the type of irregularity. Some occasional extra beats are considered ok for surgery, but others may not. It would be best to discuss with your plastic surgeon, get an EKG and possibly a Cardiology consultation depending on the EKG results. Please make sure your plastic surgeon is aware as you don't want to take unnecessary risks.

If you have an abnormality on your EKG such as a irregular heart beat you will need to have it worked up medically prior to surgery.  The prudent thing to do would be to have a cardiology evaluation.  

 

Many patients have slightly irregular heart beats. The type of irregularity, the significance of it, treatment if any is needed for it and whether you are a candidate for surgery would depend on your evaluation by a cardiologist. I would suggest medical clearance by the cardiologist and communication between the cardiologist and the plastic surgeon who should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) to determine whether it is safe before proceeding with any cosmetic procedure.

 

Robert Singer, MD  FACS

La Jolla, California