“Are breast augmentations safe?”

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“Are breast augmentations safe?”

I have been looking into getting a breast augmentation. I am a diabetic, so I am worrying about the healing process. Are breast augmentations safe?

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**Dr. Roya Dardashti** Plastic Surgeon Encino, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Roya Dardashti Plastic Surgeon Encino, CA

Hello, yes breast augmentations are safe, as long as your diabetes is under control. I usually like an A1C less than 7 for these procedures. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!

**Dr. Gerald D. Garcia** Plastic Surgeon Erie, Pennsylvania · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gerald D. Garcia Plastic Surgeon Erie, Pennsylvania

This surgery is generally very safe and diabetes should not impact your healing after this surgery.

**Dr. Theo Gerstle** Plastic Surgeon Lexington, KY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Theo Gerstle Plastic Surgeon Lexington, KY

I ask my patients to get their a1c below 7 and maintain tight glycemic control throughout the perioperative period. If those conditions are satisfied, breast augmentation is safe.

**Dr. Roger J. Friedman** Plastic Surgeon North Bethesda, Maryland · Accepted Answer

Dr. Roger J. Friedman Plastic Surgeon North Bethesda, Maryland

Breast augmentations are safe and as far as healing the incision is typically limited to 3cm. I would want your sugar to be under control and would anticipate no issues.

**Anup Patel** Plastic Surgeon Orlando, Florida · Accepted Answer

Anup Patel Plastic Surgeon Orlando, Florida

Breast Augmentations with a board-certified (by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) surgeon are safe. I highly suggest a consult with one.

**Dr. David Applebaum** Plastic Surgeon Boca Raton, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. David Applebaum Plastic Surgeon Boca Raton, FL

Breast augmentations are as safe as any surgery. Being diabetic, on insulin, you would need clearance not only from your medical MD but also medical clearance from your MD treating your diabetes.

**Dr. Peter L. Schwartz** Plastic Surgeon Woodbury, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Peter L. Schwartz Plastic Surgeon Woodbury, NY

Thank you for this question. Breast augmentation procedure is relatively a safe surgical procedure in the hands of a board certified certified plastic surgeon. However, your blood sugar level must be optimized and your diabetes under control and hopefully you're not a smoker. With that said, you are at a slightly higher risk for general post-op complications.

**Dr. Laurence Ian Arnold** Plastic Surgeon Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Laurence Ian Arnold Plastic Surgeon Fort Lauderdale, FL

As with any procedure, there are risks and complications associated including, but not limited to infection, pleading, scarring, numbness, possible need for further surgery, or unsatisfactory results. If you are a diabetic, you should see your medical doctor and make sure your blood sugar is well-controlled.

**Dr. Tito L. Vasquez** Plastic Surgeon Southport, Connecticut · Accepted Answer

Dr. Tito L. Vasquez Plastic Surgeon Southport, Connecticut

Breast implants can be a safe procedure even in a diabetic as long as your glucose is well controlled, and other medical conditions are controlled. A full consultation can be done to give you the risks and benefits specific to you.

Accepted Answer

Breast augmentations are safe, even for a diabetic. Having diabetes does increase your risk for complications such as infection or wound healing problems. Your glucose levels can be harder to control immediately after the procedure because of hormone changes. But this improves as you heal. It is important that your are at optimal health with good glucose/insulin control. Please seek a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your needs and expectations, review your health history, and assure that you are in the best hands for the best possible outcome.

**Dr. Deirdre Margaret Marshall** Plastic Surgeon Miami, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Deirdre Margaret Marshall Plastic Surgeon Miami, FL

To minimize your risks of experiencing complications from a breast augmentation, I recommend having the surgery with an experienced, well-trained, board certified plastic surgeon. If your diabetes is well-controlled, your complication risk should not be much different than a person who does not have diabetes.