Hi just two days ago I started my medication for hypothyroidism. I came to Colombia and did blood work and thyroids came out super at (12). I am planning to have my breast augmentation and lipo, but now i am scared. Should I fly back home and call off surgery, even though I’m on medication already? I am a 21 year old girl, 5’3, 145 lbs
May 19, 2018
Answer: Thyroid disorder and plastic surgery Hello and thank you for the question. I cannot advise you on the specifics in terms of your lab values, however, if you have achieved normal thyroid function status by taking medication, it should be fine to undergo elective plastic surgery. Please discuss with your plastic surgeon and primary care/endocrinologist. Also, make sure your plastic surgeon is adequately trained and qualified. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon
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May 19, 2018
Answer: Thyroid disorder and plastic surgery Hello and thank you for the question. I cannot advise you on the specifics in terms of your lab values, however, if you have achieved normal thyroid function status by taking medication, it should be fine to undergo elective plastic surgery. Please discuss with your plastic surgeon and primary care/endocrinologist. Also, make sure your plastic surgeon is adequately trained and qualified. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon
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May 21, 2018
Answer: Should I get plastic surgery with hypothyroidism? Well-controlled hypothyroidism should not be a problem assuming careful selection of plastic surgeon, anesthesiologist and surgery facility. My greater concern for you would be: medical tourism. Although likely cheaper, this may not be the safest way to proceed. Select your plastic surgeon based on the quality/safety record. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work and preferably communicate with some previous patients as well. Make sure you also consider factors such as follow-up and treatment of complications that may occur, even in the best of hands. Best wishes.
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May 21, 2018
Answer: Should I get plastic surgery with hypothyroidism? Well-controlled hypothyroidism should not be a problem assuming careful selection of plastic surgeon, anesthesiologist and surgery facility. My greater concern for you would be: medical tourism. Although likely cheaper, this may not be the safest way to proceed. Select your plastic surgeon based on the quality/safety record. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work and preferably communicate with some previous patients as well. Make sure you also consider factors such as follow-up and treatment of complications that may occur, even in the best of hands. Best wishes.
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