I want to undergo breast implant surgery but I can't seem to find any information on patients with UC that had them done. Is it safe to undergo surgery while on mesalazine?
July 19, 2014
Answer: Ulcerative Colitis, Mesalazine, and Breast Augmentation It is safe to undergo the breast augmentation operation while on mesalazine for your ulcerative colitis. You will want to try to make sure that your nutritional status is in good shape prior to the procedure, because this will help with healing. Additionally, it is best to not be on steroids at the time of your operation because steroids can inhibit healing as well. To sum up: UC and mesalazine are not contraindications to undergoing breast augmentation. Just make sure you're in good health prior to the procedure and not in the middle of a flare. Best of luck to you!
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July 19, 2014
Answer: Ulcerative Colitis, Mesalazine, and Breast Augmentation It is safe to undergo the breast augmentation operation while on mesalazine for your ulcerative colitis. You will want to try to make sure that your nutritional status is in good shape prior to the procedure, because this will help with healing. Additionally, it is best to not be on steroids at the time of your operation because steroids can inhibit healing as well. To sum up: UC and mesalazine are not contraindications to undergoing breast augmentation. Just make sure you're in good health prior to the procedure and not in the middle of a flare. Best of luck to you!
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Answer: Can I get breast implants if I have Ulcerative Colitis and use mesalazine to treat it? Thank you for the question. Assuming the inflammatory bowel disease is well-controlled, elective breast surgery is not necessarily contraindicated.You are, however wise in being cautious about undergoing elective surgery given that you have an inflammatory bowel condition. As you likely know, some of the medications used to treat autoimmune disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease are anti-inflammatory medications; their use may increase your chances of infection. I would suggest that you communicate your goals with your gastrointestinal physician who knows you best. He/she, will be able to evaluate your “risk profile” much better than online consultants will be able to do. Then, your gastrointestinal physician will be able to communicate with your chosen plastic surgeon in regards to optimal timing of the breast augmentation surgery; perioperative management of specific medications may also be part of this communication. Best wishes.
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Answer: Can I get breast implants if I have Ulcerative Colitis and use mesalazine to treat it? Thank you for the question. Assuming the inflammatory bowel disease is well-controlled, elective breast surgery is not necessarily contraindicated.You are, however wise in being cautious about undergoing elective surgery given that you have an inflammatory bowel condition. As you likely know, some of the medications used to treat autoimmune disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease are anti-inflammatory medications; their use may increase your chances of infection. I would suggest that you communicate your goals with your gastrointestinal physician who knows you best. He/she, will be able to evaluate your “risk profile” much better than online consultants will be able to do. Then, your gastrointestinal physician will be able to communicate with your chosen plastic surgeon in regards to optimal timing of the breast augmentation surgery; perioperative management of specific medications may also be part of this communication. Best wishes.
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