If I am getting surgery done on my shoulder, is it possible to get breast augmentation about a week after my shoulder surgery?

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Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

To answer your question, yes it is possible, but in my opinion it's not advisable.  Breast augmentation is an elective cosmetic procedure and every effort should be made to optimize your physical health prior to surgery.   For starters, you will be electively subjecting yourself to general anesthesia twice in one week, which is not ideal.  You also need to consider the positioning that's required for your breast augmentation. Depending on your surgeon's technique and where the implant will be inserted, you may need to have your arm extended out and strapped to an arm board for the duration of the procedure. This might exacerbate your shoulder pain or put stress on your shoulder incision.  This positioning might be contraindicated by your orthopedic surgeon. You might also have a shoulder wound that is not completely healed very close to or even within the surgical field.  These factors could possibly increase the risk of contamination.    Lastly, you'll have two areas that need to heal. You'll probably have more postoperative pain and decreased mobility of the shoulder. Discuss it with your orthopedic and plastic surgeons. Best wishes to you!

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

The answer to that- is best determined by your shoulder Surgeon. There is a post-operative protocol for shoulder surgery that must be followed to maximize the result. Hope this helps

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

As many things in life, it really depends on what shoulder surgery you are getting and how comfortable your surgeon will be to perform the breast augmentation.  The limited arm movement may make the surgeon uncomfortable.I have performed breast augmentation after shoulder surgery several times with great success.I would discuss this with your surgeon.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi, MD

Joshua A. Halpern, MD, PA · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting a minimum of one month after your shoulder surgery before you have a breast enlargement. In addition I would get permission from your orthopedic surgery before you have a breast augmentation. During your consultation I like to find out your goals (I.e. What cup size you would like to be). It's important to measure the width of your breast to determine which implant you need. There are four different profiles for round silicone gel breast implants. There are 3 profiles for round saline breast implants, low, moderate, and high profile implants. I use the bloodless breast technique which I invented. Bleeding is minimal, typically there is no bruising after surgery, and recovery is quicker versus traditional technique. I hope you find this information useful. For more information please watch the enclosed video.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Although a lot is "possible" it may not be practical or advisable. I think you should ask your shoulder surgeon what he would recommend. If he feels it could be done then you can see if the two procedures could be done together in the same facility. It may not be possible in which case you may want to wait and do it at separate times. Dr. Peter A. AldeaMemphis, TN

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