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Can i get breast implants if i have hypertension and type 2 diabetes?

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Yes: No negative impact on diabetes or htn.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Dr. Pam Yoder answered

Surgery>implant risk: People with hypertension and diabetes should consult with both an internist and surgeon before undergoing elective surgery (such as breast augmentation). Some are at higher risk of some complications from the procedure (including anesthesia) as well as more likely to have problems with wound healing, etc. I will share this question with experts who care for patients with chronic conditions for you.

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Dr. Susan Kolb answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Maybe: If your hypertension and adult onset diabetes are controlled, you can get breast implants but you may have a higher risk of complications as they are foreign bodies and can get infected. Avoid textured implants and change them out every 8 to 10 years. You may want to consider instead stem cell fat transfer.

Answered 4/25/2015

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SAFE w preparation: The risk of surgery is no greater for breast implants in diabetic individuals as any other procedure in a diabetic patient. The same concerns such as wound healing or infection are present and should be addressed. Control of the blood pressure & diabetes and close peri-operative monitoring of blood sugars with management guided by your physicians, surgeons, and anesthesiologist are advised.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Yes: You will need full medical clearance but as long as these medical problems are controlled, there should not be a problem. http://www.drschulmanplasticsurgery.com/breast/breast-augmentation/.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Yes, if...: Assuming the diabetes and hypertension are well controlled, breast augmentation surgery can be done safely. In the longer term, patients with diabetes and hypertension do well after breast augmentation surgery.

Answered 9/29/2016

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