I take infliximab (inflectra) every 5 weeks for ulcerative colitis, i dont currently have any symptoms and i take azathioprine for autoimmune hepatitis. If both conditions are stable would i be suitable to get a breast lift surgery?
Answer: Breast lift while on immunosuppressants Dear Candice09876,
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Answer: Breast lift while on immunosuppressants Dear Candice09876,
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March 12, 2025
Answer: Medications Immunosuppressants like infliximab need to be stopped for a few weeks prior to surgery for your safety. I encourage you to speak with your treating physician about your interest in a breast lift. If given clearance you can schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you. Be sure to discuss all medications that you take including prescription, over the counter, and supplements.
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March 12, 2025
Answer: Medications Immunosuppressants like infliximab need to be stopped for a few weeks prior to surgery for your safety. I encourage you to speak with your treating physician about your interest in a breast lift. If given clearance you can schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you. Be sure to discuss all medications that you take including prescription, over the counter, and supplements.
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March 11, 2025
Answer: Discuss with primary care physician It would be a good idea to discuss this first with your primary care physician, as they would be in a better position to give you an opinion.
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March 11, 2025
Answer: Discuss with primary care physician It would be a good idea to discuss this first with your primary care physician, as they would be in a better position to give you an opinion.
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March 7, 2025
Answer: Clearance first from your immunologist. Your best answer to whether you can have surgery while taking these two immunosuppressant medication’s would be answered by your immunologist. It is likely that you would be able to have surgery as, as you can imagine, there are other patients who are on these medications who require surgery and they can be managed well. This is best managed with good communication between your plastic surgeon and your immunologist and proper precautions taken based upon the potential effects of the medication‘s on your immune system and healing. Best wishes.
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March 7, 2025
Answer: Clearance first from your immunologist. Your best answer to whether you can have surgery while taking these two immunosuppressant medication’s would be answered by your immunologist. It is likely that you would be able to have surgery as, as you can imagine, there are other patients who are on these medications who require surgery and they can be managed well. This is best managed with good communication between your plastic surgeon and your immunologist and proper precautions taken based upon the potential effects of the medication‘s on your immune system and healing. Best wishes.
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March 4, 2025
Answer: Surgery You would need to have medical clearance for surgery and normal blood counts. You would also need to be at least 2-3 weeks away from taking Infectra. Please discuss this first with your medical physician.
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March 4, 2025
Answer: Surgery You would need to have medical clearance for surgery and normal blood counts. You would also need to be at least 2-3 weeks away from taking Infectra. Please discuss this first with your medical physician.
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