Patients with poorly controlled diabetes, active smokers, morbidly obese (BMI over 35), or immunocompromised patients are poor candidates for breast reconstruction. If you are being actively treated for cancer with chemotherapy and radiation we recommend waiting until the treatment is completed. If you had chest wall radiation a waiting period of 3-6 months is recommended prior to surgery. If you were diagnosed with clotting or a bleeding disorder you also may not be a good candidate. The good news is that once those conditions are improved you should be able to have breast reconstruction!