Contraindications

A contraindication is a condition or circumstance that, if present, means a procedure should not be done because the risk of complication outweighs the benefits. Adequate studies have not been performed to demonstrate the safety of breast implant surgery in women with the following conditions or under these circumstances:

• Women with active infection anywhere in their bodies
• Women with existing cancer or pre-cancer of their breast who have not received adequate treatment for those conditions
• Women who are pregnant or nursing

If you have any of the above conditions or circumstances, breast implant surgery should not be performed at this time. Failure to take into consideration these contraindications may increase the risks involved with surgery and could cause you harm.

Precautions

If you have any of the following conditions be sure to notify your doctor as the risks of complications may be higher if you have any of these conditions:

• An autoimmune disease, or family history of autoimmune disease
• A weakened immune system
• Planned chemotherapy following breast implant placement
• Planned radiation therapy to the breast following breast implant placement
• Conditions that interfere with wound healing and/or blood clotting
• Reduced blood supply to the breast tissue
• Clinical diagnosis of depression or other mental health disorders, including body dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders