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What situations are not recommended for breast augmentation surgery? Risks to be aware of before the procedure!

作者：Tsung-Hsien || Liu Orthopedic surgeon

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What conditions are not recommended for breast augmentation surgery? Risks to be aware of before the procedure.
Before breast augmentation, one should actively inform the doctor about their personal situation.
Considerations for special groups

Breast augmentation surgery can improve breast shape and boost confidence, but it is not suitable for everyone to undergo immediately. For those with specific health conditions or who are not psychologically prepared, rashly undergoing surgery may increase postoperative risks and even affect physical and mental health.

This article will help you understandIn which situations is it not recommended to undergo immediately?breast augmentation surgeryand provide professional advice to help you pursue beauty while also protecting your health and safety.

What conditions are not recommended for breast augmentation surgery? Risk reminders that must be known before the procedure.

1. Those with severe chronic diseases or immune system abnormalities

Patients with diabetes, lupus erythematosus, and autoimmune diseases are prone to issues such as poor wound healing and increased risk of infection after surgery, and surgery can only be considered after the physician evaluates and controls the condition.

2. Those with coagulation disorders or taking anticoagulant medications

Breast augmentation surgery can cause a certain degree of bleeding. If there is a coagulation dysfunction or if one has been taking aspirin or anticoagulants for a long time, the risk of bleeding during and after the surgery will significantly increase.

3. Those with breast or mammary tumors that have not been ruled out.

If a hard lump in the breast, abnormal nipple discharge, breast deformation, or other symptoms are found during the examination, priority should be given to breast imaging tests (such as ultrasound or mammography) to rule out malignant lesions before discussing whether to undergo breast augmentation.

4. Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or preparing for pregnancy

The surgery itself will affect breastfeeding arrangements, and the anesthesia may be harmful to the fetus. If there are plans for pregnancy in the near future, it is recommended to complete childbirth before considering the surgery.

5. Those whose mental state is not yet stable or have unrealistic expectations.

Breast augmentation can improve appearance, but it is not the only way to solve issues of low self-esteem or interpersonal problems. If the surgery is seen as the only way to turn one's life around, one should first discuss it with a psychological counselor to ensure that the motivation is healthy and the expectations are reasonable.

6. Those who are allergic to prosthetic materials (such as silicone) or have experienced severe rejection reactions.

Although the material of breast implants is usually safe, if there has been a history of rejection or allergic reactions to implants, special caution should be taken before surgery, and alternative options or other breast enhancement methods may be considered if necessary.

7. Poor wound healing ability and those with scar constitution

If there is keloid or a significant tendency for hypertrophic scarring,It is necessary to understand that the scars after breast augmentation may be more noticeable, and please ask the doctor to assess whether the surgery is suitable.。

Before breast augmentation, one should actively inform the doctor about their personal situation.

Even if it is not an explicit contraindication, it is still recommended to communicate fully with the doctor before the surgery in the following situations to reduce surgical risks:

smoking habitsAffect wound healing and increase postoperative complications.
Those with a history of poor experiences with plastic surgerysuch as scar hyperplasia and implant rejection.
Is it possible to have surgery during menstruation?While not an absolute contraindication, some doctors may recommend avoiding it.
Those with a BMI that is too high or too lowObesity increases the risk of infection, while those who are underweight may affect the coverage and effectiveness of prosthetics.

Considerations for special populations

Adolescents whose development is not yet completeIf the breasts have not fully developed, it is not recommended to undergo surgery too early.
Elderly individuals considering breast augmentationAge is not an absolute contraindication, but special assessment of cardiopulmonary function and anesthesia tolerance should be conducted.
Transgender / Non-binaryIf accompanied by hormone therapy, a cross-disciplinary assessment by physicians is required to evaluate the best timing and surgical method.