General anesthesia and breast implants with a seizure disorder and currently on no RX for.

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I am young 30's, and have 4 children. After pregnancy and breast feeding, my breasts had definitely taken the brunt of things. I finally decided to go through with a breast augmentation, but am absolutely terrified (mostly of the general anesthesia)My BA is on May 1st and I find myself having panic attacks as that day approaches. I have a history of grand mal seizures, which they have been happening further apart then in my past. I am on no meds and don't see a neurologist. Am I making a mistake

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,
 
Thank you for
your question. Pre op anxiety is very common and in your case it is understandable
that you would be worried if you haven't discussed this in detail with your
Plastic Surgeon. I would assume that you provided all of your medical history
and they've cleared you. I recommend that you let them know about your concerns
so that they can reassure you. Your health history and current health picture
will be discussed with your anesthesiologist ahead of time. Ask your Plastic
Surgeon about your care before, during and after your procedure so that you
don't feel you have questions unanswered.
All the best

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

and if you're honest with your doctors, you should have no problems too.  So please let them know of your condition asap.

Lisa Lynn Sowder, MD (retired) - Account Suspended · Answer

IMO, patient's with chronic illnesses should be under the care of physician for that chronic disorder and that physician should give the thumbs up for cosmetic surgery.  If I were the mother of 4 and had a history of grand mal seizures, I would get myself to a neurologist ASAP for diagnosis and treatment.  Have you thought of the consequences of having a grand mal seizure while driving or carrying a pot of boiling pasta from the stove to the sink.  Yikes!I would advise you to get the seizure issue figured out before worrying about your breasts.  Oh, and I have done surgery on several patients with well treated seizure disorders who have done just fine.  Having your problem does not mean you cannot have surgery.  It just means that you may need to have this problem addressed first.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

As long as the anesthesia is administered by an experienced and board certified anesthesiologist and he is aware of your seizure disorder you should do well. But I am concerned that with your history you are not under better care for the seizure disorder.

General anesthesia and breast implants with a seizure disorder and currently on no RX for.

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