I have a spinal cord injury at c6-c7 and I want to get a Breast Augmentation. Can the injury complicate the surgery in any way?

I agree you should be able to get implants, but both the surgeon and anesthesiologist need to find out more about your injury.  Do you have paralysis?  Is your injury stable? Have you had surgery for it?  There are many unknown in your question but probably are issues which can be dealt with safely in proceeding with breast augmentation.

Dear confused,   It is not unusual to get different opinions from different doctors. The main concern would be hyper extension of the neck in case that you need to be intubated for general anesthesia. Today with LMA ( laryngeal mask anesthesia )  or video guided intubation , that issue should not be a problem. Having said that, since it is a purely elective surgery, you should get clearance for surgery from your neurologist and your plastic surgeon should discuss it with a board certified anesthesiologist and have his input and proper preparation. Always, consult with board certified plastic surgeons who operates in accredited surgery center.             Best of luck,                            Dr Widder

I would agree that there should be some input from your neurologist.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

It is likely that you will do fine with the surgery as long as your issues are taken into consideration.  I usually do the procedure under sedation with local so there is no need to manipulate your spine.  Be careful about going too big because the added weight on your chest could exacerbate your neck issues.  Seek aout a surgeon with experience in this area.

The primary concern with surgery in the face of a spinal cord injury would all things being considered is the safety of your anesthetic. You need to see a board-certified plastic surgeon but as important be cared for either under a local anesthetic or a board-certified anesthesiologist. I would concur you would need clearance from your neurologist/neurosurgeon as well.I wish you well.Dr Edwardas

Thank you for your question but I would ask my neurologist or neurosurgeon for advice as they best know your condition and should clear you for surgeryDr Corbin

I suggest that you ask your neurologist/neurosurgeon about your concerns but in my experience, there should not be a correlation.