If I have GERD does it increase my risk of infection for having breast implants?

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I had to take a course of antibiotics nearly 9 months ago and they completely messed up my gut health and I have quite a bad case of gerd since, I have a case of low stomach acid not too much stomach acid though..I don't seem to absorb vitamins well because of it. My question is because I find there is potentially a ph imbalance in my body since the antibiotics & lack of good bacteria etc will it increase my chance of infection after getting breast implants or will I get more digestive issues?

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, if interested, 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

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hello. GERD will surely not increase the  risk of infection after breast implant. But you will have to take course of antibiotics after implant surgery. Better to visit board certified plastic surgeon and get examined. Thanks for posting your query. Hope i have cleared your doubt. All the best

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear AALS3,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. It is unlikely that GERD will increase the chance of infection after breast augmentation. 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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Implants will not change your GI issues, but you will be placed on antibiotics for surgery. Do take probiotics as well. You might ask for liquid form so you can digest and absorb it better.  You also need to be checked for food allergies.

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