Asthma and breast augmentation: what are the risks?

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Hi I am desperate to get a breast enlargement however I had a surgery a couple of years ago nothing life threatening but I do have asthma and towards the end of the procedure i developed complications with my breathing I was fine but it was a concern for the surgeon. I want to know if this is a huge issue or whether there is something that can be done to prevent this? I am dieing to get my boobs done and I'm tempted to just go through with it anyway please can you give me advice on how to proceed

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

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear RSMember1886, thank you for your question. In my experience your condition is not a contraindication. Of course, before everything you should get a checkup and a consultation with a pulmonologist and further studios must be performed. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks! Dr. Luis Mejia.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Many patients with asthma are able to safely proceed with surgery.  With good planning and discussion with your primary care physician and surgeon you should be able to have successful breast augmentation.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. With the help of a good pulmonologist, your anesthesiologist can reduce your risk of developing any complications related to your asthma during and after surgery. The asthma shouldn’t prevent you from getting an augmentation.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear RSMember1886,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You might need to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. 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

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