Mammograms and breast augmentation

John Burns, MD answers: Can patients with fibroadenoma get breast implants?

If a fibroadenoma is proven to be benign is it okay to get breast implants? Or do I have to remove it before getting implants?


John Burns, MD
21 days ago
By John Burns, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Yes, a fibroadenoma is a benign (not cancerous) breast tumor. You want to make absolutely sure that the lump in question is indeed a fibroadenoma and the best way is with a biopsy where some or all of the tissue is sent to a pathologist to confirm with a tissue diagnosis. 

I recommend a baseline mammogram for any patient undergoing a breast augmentation procedure.

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