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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Spokane, WA

Has anyone chosen to pursue cosmetic surgery of any type while well controlled on a biologic? Did your rheumatologist and/or Plastic surgeon approve or were you denied based on RA? Thank you for any input.

August 7, 2019
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If you are on an immunosuppressant they wont perform most cosmetic surgery.

August 13, 2019
A myRAteam Member

It's funny (not really) there used to be a time I thought I would be able to do some cosmetic "enhances" to try an keep my youthful looks. RA changed everything, I would never willingly let anyone perform any type of cosmetic "enhancement" now, way to dangerous. It's not worth it, infection is not pretty.

August 12, 2019
A myRAteam Member

SamH, yeah, surgery would require stopping the meds for a time.

August 8, 2019
A myRAteam Member

Any type of elective cosmetic/plastic surgery.

August 16, 2019
A myRAteam Member

What type of cosmetic surgery?

August 15, 2019

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