Can I possibly have elective boob enhancement after a heart transplant?

There is no absolute contraindication to performing elective cosmetic procedures in transplant patients (including cardiac transplant). As with any surgical candidate, his/her history must be carefully reviewed in order to ascertain whether or not the individual in question is healthy enough to undergo the procedure. Safety should be priority number 1.The specific concerns surrounding a transplant patient center around the requisite immunosuppression and the associated risk of infection related complications. This regimen should be carefully evaluated and may need adjustment in the peri-op period in order to mitigate these risks.The best recommendation is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and obtain medical clearance prior to surgery from a transplant specialist.

Hello and thank you for your question. If you obtain medical clearance from your transplant surgeon, then you may be a candidate for breast augmentation.  This surgery has been performed in many patients with organ transplants, but medical clearance is mandatory for safety.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Can it be done?  yes.  You just have to make sure EVERYONE is okay with it.  I've done elective surgery on kidney transplant patients before.  You have to be careful with your meds, but it can be done safely. It's probably best to see a plastic surgeon in the institution that takes care of your heart -- it's a good place to start anyway. Good luck!

I recently did a blog about cosmetic surgery in people who have had  a solid organ transplant such as a heart transplant and the study included over 500 procedures and the results show no significant increase in complications.