Cysts in Both Breasts. Can I Still Have a Breast Augmentation?

Question

I have several cysts 1 a little bigger than an almond in my breasts. Would implants harm these cysts?

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

A lot of women have masses and cysts on exam, alot of these are benign , I require imaging and permisssion from a breast surgeon for a patitent with a mass to have a breast augment

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD · Answer

It is always a good idea to have any sort of breast mass examined by a physician, but if they have been diagnosed as simple cysts, then this is not a contraindication to having breast augmentation. The augmentation may make these cysts more prominent feeling due the effect of everything being pushed outwards, but that does not mean that they are any larger after the surgery. Just observe the cysts after surgery, and if anything changes, just let your surgeon know. I hope this helps.

Jason Hess, MD · Answer

Depending on your age and family history, preoperative mammogram may be prudent. If these cysts are consistent with fibrocycstic disease, you may benefit from cessation of caffeine and chocolate. You can indeed have implants despite cysts.

Michelle Bonness, MD · Answer

There is no problem having breast augmentation if you have some cysts in your breast. The cysts will not interfere with your result and the implants will not bother the cysts.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.Fibrocystic breasts generally do not affect your ability to undergo breast augmentation surgery. My best advice: select your plastic surgeon carefully (make sure that he/she is a board-certified plastic surgeon can demonstrate lots of examples achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with) and communicate your goals  carefully as well. Best wishes.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Breast augmentation can certainly be performed in women with breast cysts, as long as those cysts( growths)  have been examined and deemed to be benign by your breast surgeon.

Richard J. Wassermann, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

In general, the presence of cysts in the breasts is not a contraindication to breast augmentation surgery. If you are in the age range of screening mammography, certainly you should have a negative study prior to any contemplated surgery. At times, an ultrasound can be a useful adjunct in order to better determine the nature of any cyst. In some cases, such as when there is a strong family history of breast cancer, even patients younger than screening age, would benefit from a baseline study prior to any breast surgery.

Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD, FACS · Answer

The implants will not harm these cysts.  It is important to have a breast examination performed by your physician.  If indicated, a mammogram and/or ultrasound may be performed prior to surgery.

Bivik Shah, MD · Answer

Breast implants are not harmful to breast cysts.  If you have risk factors for breast cancer, you should be followed by a breast surgeon but you can still have breast implants.  Good luck!

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

There are many who have had breast cysts or even a prior breast biopsy, and still will be a good candidate for breast implants. Certainly if there is something on a mammogram which is being followed the issue should be cleared up before a breast augmentation, and if not a baseline mammogram could be an important first step. Implants are placed under the chest muscle and all of the breast tissue pushing the breast forward and will not harm the cysts or reduce the ability to feel them on self examination.

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Cysts in Both Breasts. Can I Still Have a Breast Augmentation?

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