Can i still get a breast augmentation if i have a neurological disease? i was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia. although this deals with a nerve affecting the vocal cords, would i still be a candidate for a breast augmentation?

Breast : Breast augmentation does not affect speech or the vocal cords; however, it will be important to inform your anesthesiologists of your diagnosis so an lma can be used rather than an ett (a breathing tube that goes between the vocal cords). The ett can temporarily irritate the vocal cords.

Spasmodic : Spasmodic dysphonia affects your voice but is unlikely to be a contra-indication to cosmetic surgery. An anesthesiologist would make a decision about whether this would affect intubation for general anesthesia.

Probably.: Yes, it is likely that you can proceed with breast augmentation surgery. However, best to seek consultation with a few physicians prior to proceeding; your neurologist and an ENT specialist may provide useful input. Make sure that your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist are fully aware of your condition. Best wishes.

Most likely.: The plastic surgeon will review your history. He/she may request that you see an ENT to make sure there is nothing else going on. The anesthesiologist may also want to weight in on the best approach to control your airway during the procedure. They will make their recommendations and you can go from there. http://www.jjrothmd.com/procedures/breast-augmentation.