Is it safe to have breast augmentation if I have had scoliosis surgery?

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Hello! I am planning to have breast augmentation next year. I wanted to know if it is safe to have implants if I had scoliosis surgery. I had the surgery 6 years ago (I was 14, now I am 20). I have metal rods and screws in my spine from the curves that were in my spine (I had two curves) and I have had no complications since the surgery. My surgeon said the only thing I am not able to do is bungee jump, but I am not sure whether if I can have implants. I will greatly appreciate the responses!

Matthew G. Stanwix, MD, FACS · Answer

I hope tht you have done well after your scoliosis surgery and it sounds like you have. There should be no reason that scoliosis surgery stops you from getting breast implants. Remember also that you are not old enough to get silicone implants yet. A full consult with a bc plastic surgeon can help you go through the breast augmentation process. I wish you the best and congrats on getting through the scoliosis is surgery. Best wishes.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This will likely have no impact on breast augmentation, but every case should be examined carefully.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Christopher J. Morea, MD · Answer

It is perfectly safe to have a breast augmentation after having scoliosis surgery. I would recommend preoperative antibiotics before your surgery.Best of luck to you,

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It should not be a problem to have breast augmentation surgery. I have treated a number of women who have scoliosis.

Jeremy Pyle, MD · Answer

Great question and certainly one worth asking.  There is nothing about Scoliosis surgery specifically that would prevent you from having breast augmentation.  Part of an exam is to check for scoliosis but that is just to identify anything before surgery that might lead to asymmetry after surgery.  Sometimes it is there and worth noting, oftentimes there is some scoliosis and it doesn't change what we do or the results we would expect.  Take your time with your decision and find a surgeon you like and trust in an office that makes you know you are welcome.Best,Dr. Pyle

Is it safe to have breast augmentation if I have had scoliosis surgery?

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