Can you have plastic surgery while having a very mild case of hidradenitis suppurativa?

Hello, thank you for your question. In general, you should not undergo any elective surgical procedure while you have an active infection. Even though mild as you put it, when you have surgery, the trauma may cause your immune system to slack a bit, it is a normal response to surgical trauma, but having a mild infection as benign as Hidradenitis, can turn into a major problem, specially undergoing a long combination of procedures as you intend, and most of all the breast augmentation, as the implant functions as a foreign material, and should be inserted with the most sterile technic to prevent it from harboring bacteria. My best advise, get treated first then have your surgery, mild cases of hidradenitis usually subside with antibiotics, and let your plastic surgeon know the antibiotic used, and the time frame between the active infection and the surgery. Hope ti have been helpful, good luck with your surgery.

There are biologic, immune
modulating, and surgical treatments for Hidradenitis. In my office, we
begin by controlling the onset of HS and the longterm scarring is
mitigated. Treatments for hidradenitis scarring are many including
topical treatment protocols and laser therapy.

Best,

Dr. Karamanoukian

Realself100 Surgeon

hydradenitis is chronic infection of the sweat glands. If there is a hint of active infection then you should first treat the hydradenitis , including surgical treatment. Once all infection is controlled then you can proceed with your elective cosmetic surgery.Samir Shureih MD. FACSsshureih@msn.com