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Hailey-Hailey Disease

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@angaz

Hello,

I was diagnosed with HHD about 10 years ago. I'm scheduled for breast augmentation/implants in 2.5 weeks. Now I've started thinking about how my skin is thinner between my breasts, likely from steroid cream use (not constant but intermittent and ongoing). I get them between my breasts, along the crease, rarely but sometimes under my breasts (it was terrible there right after giving birth to my son), and I've been getting them in my armpit for the past year or so now.
I told my surgeon about my HHD, but not in depth and he didn't seem concerned. After reading and thinking more, I have concerns about my ability to heal, if stretching the skin there is going to cause major issues, and after surgery/healing if my HHD issues might increase due to increased breast size. I'm in good shape and not overweight, but going from a B to a DD.

Am I making a bad decision increasing my breast size and stretching that area? Do I need to worry about friction to that area during surgery?

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Replies to "Hello, I was diagnosed with HHD about 10 years ago. I'm scheduled for breast augmentation/implants in..."

Hi @angaz and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I moved your post to a discussion about Hailey-Hailey so you can connect with other members.
Here is some information you may be interested in: Risks and Complications of Breast Implants: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants/risks-and-complications-breast-implants
- Pursuing Safe Breast Augmentation Surgery: What to Consider Before Surgery: https://www.breastimplantcancer.org/blog/breast-augmentation-surgery-risks/

Have you discussed it with the doctor who treats your HHD?