Breast Augmentation Even with Fibrocystic Breasts?

I would really like to get a breast augmentation but I would also like to have children in the next 3 to 4 years. I have no children at present. Also, I have fibrocystic breasts and I get ultrasounds on my breasts yearly. So far, the results have been normal. Am I a good candidate for a breast augmentation? Thank you.

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12 Doctor Answers | Asked by bodyforlife in Palm Springs, CA

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Breast Augmentation Not Contraindicated in Fibrocystic Breast Disorder or Future Pregnancy

First of all, the latest statistic I read is that about 80% of women have some degree of Fibrocystic Breast Disorder (it is not a "disease"). Secondly, FCBD is not linked with breast cancer. While breast augmentation is not contraindicated in women with FCBD, there are a couple of factors you should consider. You did not mention if the reason you get an annual breast ultrasound is if you have palpable masses in your breasts. If a woman has a breast... more

Yours is not a straightforward situation

Serious fibrocystic disease makes the breasts harder to examine both mammographically and by palpation. Adding an implant to this situation has been frowned upon in the past and represents at least a relative contraindication to breast augmentation. As the other doctors have said, you should go to the best Board Certified plastic surgeon and seek their opinion after they examine you. They might even have you go speak with a radiologist and get their opinion. There are radiologists these... more

Breast Augmentation with Fibrocystic Disease

Many women with breast implants have some fibrocystic disease. The implants should be placed under the muscle for better viewing of the breast for the radiologist. However, it is important to consult with your gynecologist and whoever is following you for your fibrocystic disease, along with your board certified plastic surgeon to determine if you are a candidate for breast augmentation.

Fibrocystic breasts, kids and implants

There are many patients like you who have fibrocystic breasts, (which is very common), and have children without any problems. You did not say if there is a history of breast cancer in your family. Even with breast implants in place, the breasts can be thoroughly examined. Ultrasounds, mammograms, MRI and other tests can be used after breast augmentation. The radiologist should perform an additional view of your breasts during a mammogram called the Eckland... more

Breast Augmentation Even with Fibrocystic Breasts

Implants have a tendency to obscure a portion of the breast tissue during mammography which may make suspicious lesions in your breast harder to detect, especially if you have a family history of breast cancer. I would also get an opinion from the Radiologist who reads your ultrasound and mammograms.

Firbrocystic disease and breast implants

Many patients with fibrocystic disease undergo breast augmentation. If you are concerned, then I would suggest seeing a general breast surgeon and seek out his/her opinion. A baseline mammogram may not be a bad idea first.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Fibrocystic disease and breast implants

I would discuss this in consultation with an oncologic breast surgeon. Furthermore, you may want to consider a baseline MRI, this is the most sensitive test for detecting breast disease. I would recommend that my patients be advised to undergo placement under the muscle rather than over. I have been told my by radiologist colleagues that it is easier to visualize the breast on mammograms when the implant is under the muscle.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Ask your breast doctor and plastic surgeon

Bodyforlife, You sound like the type of patient that needs teamwork. A plastic surgeon can advise how likely augmentation with implants is to work for you aesthetically. The doctor that follows your fibrocystic disease should be in a position to advise you whether she or he thinks implants would interfere with their regular evaluation. This might be your primary care doctor, ObGyn or a breast surgical oncologist. Fibrocystic symptoms are quite common and don't preclude breast augmentation.... more

Souldn't be much of a problem

Most women have some degree of fibrocystic disease. If you have them placed under the muscle there should be no problem with the mammogram. Implants will obscure ~3% of the breast tissue. Physical exam results should not be compromised however. Only you can weigh the benefits and risks as they apply to you.

Fibrocystic disease

Assuming that baseline radiologic examinations are in order and maternal breast history is not in question augmentation should not be a problem. A 1 yr radiologic follow up is important as is good clinical oversight.

It really depends on the details

Hi there- I think that if you are a few years away from children that this need not be a deterrent to your pursuit of breast enhancement surgery. The fibrocystic changes in your breasts may or may not be more of a concern. It sounds like surveillance of your breasts is already a bit difficult, and thus the need for ultrasounds rather than mammograms (or in addition to them). Other possible variables to consider are whether or not you have a family history of breast cancer, who was affected,... more

OK to have breast implants with fibrocystic disease

Hi. You can have breast implants now and children in a few years. With good follow up such as you are having, fibrocystic disease is not a contraindication.