Will acid reflux impact healing from breast augmentation/cause issues?

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I have pretty severe acid reflux which often causes chest pain (I am working with GI's to manage this)...but my question is whether it would be safe/ OK to get a breast augmentation given my chronic reflux? Not sure if the reflux could poorly impact healing or irritate the implant/ capsule. Would really like to get the surgery but nervous if it could make chest pain worse or if the reflux could cause too much irritation when healing.

Rafael Arenas, MD · Answer

Breast augmentation does not have any relation with Acid reflux; My recommendation is talking with your gastroenterologist and plastic surgeon rehará the medication you will need on your post op since this is a factor that can affect your reflux. Good luck!

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants, and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Acid reflux will not negatively impact your implants or the results of surgery.  Be sure to discuss any medications that you take with your surgeon and GI specialists to help make recovery safe and well managed for you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Fierce295298,
acid reflux should have no effect on healing. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Although you should continue to work toward improvement of your reflux, surgery alone would not impact the severity.  Hope this helps.

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