Will getting your wisdom teeth removed after a breast augmentation increase the chance of getting a capsular contracture?

Hi tiny.se, I understand your concern. However, there is no definite proof about wisdom tooth extraction causing capsular contrature. It is best, however, that you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon can provide the best recommendations concerning the best timing as to when you can take antibiotics or when you can have your wisdom tooth extracted. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question - this is still a debated topic.  There is no hard science to make a definitive recommendation.  It is best to talk to your surgeon about the wisdom teeth extraction timing as well as your surgeon's recommendations for antibiotics. 

There is no studies to prove this.   I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Sounds like good advice. I do recommend antibiotics for dental procedures involving any bleeding during a one year period after breast augmentation surgery. I'm not aware of any connection of wisdom teeth removal and capsular contracture. Always a good idea to check with your surgeon's protocol.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Speak to your surgeon to find out the protocol for when to consider each procedure and the need for prophylactic antibiotics. I am not aware of a paper that outlines a definitive protocol, so each surgeon tends to have his/her own set of guidelines on when you can have extractions in relation to the timing of implants and whether to use prophylactic antibiotics (and for how long). 

Hi and thanks for your question.  Yes!  Antibiotics is a great idea before having your wisdom teeth extracted.  As well, I would suggest that you be completely healed before having your breast augmentation.  Hope this helps!

Please contact your board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your tooth extraction surgery. I have very specific restrictions in regards to tooth extraction and recent breast augmentation surgery and I am sure your surgeon does as well. Best of luck!