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I Am 24 Years Old.. Should I Get a Pre-op Mammogram (After Negative Ultrasound) Before Breast Augmentation?
I am a size 32A, 24 year old F getting a breast augmentation. Plastic surgeon advised getting an Ultrasound rather than Mammogram pre-op due to my age. I got the US & all results were negative. However, before I went in to get the US the radiologist advised me (as her personal opinion) to get a mammogram as a further precautionary measure, as well. I am concerned for the radiation exposure, especially since I have no personal or family history of breast cancer/problems. What should I do?
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Mammogram
There is no medical indication to get aroutine mammogram on a twenty four year old woman with no symptoms, examination findings, and negative family history
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Mammogram in 24 year old with No Family History before Breast Augmentation
A mammogram would not be necessary for a 24 year old with no family history and typically contributes very little due to the dense nature of breasts in women of that age.
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Mammograms and Breast Augmentation
Usually at your age with no personal or family history I do not recommend any breast imaging prior to augmentation. If you did have a positive history then a mammogram would be recommended. I follow the American College of Surgeons guidelines for mammography starting at 40.
I would not get any more imaging in your case.
Dr. ES
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Mammogram and breast augmentation
Many surgeons obtain a pre-operative mammogram or ultrasound prior to breast surgery to have a baseline study. However, based on what you are saying -- no personal or family history of breast disease and a young age -- you are very low risk. Most likely, since your ultrasound was negative, a mammogram is unlikely to provide more information. Good luck!
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Mammogram prior to breast augmentation
At 24, unless there is some family history of an aggressive breast cancer, I don't understand why you would need either study for a screening study. The diagnostic yield of both is very low and breast radiation has a some indefinite risk in the young woman who seem to be at a higher sensitivity to this. There is simply no justification for these studies as a screen for breast cancer unless there is a mass that needs evaluation. Then it is routine to request a mammogram. Whether it is...
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24 and desire breast augmentation
Some surgeons suggest getting a mammogram prior to breast surgery to establish a baseline. At age 24 with no family history it is really up to you and your surgeon. Good luck.
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Screening mammograms at 24 are not recommended
Sorry, but without specific family risk factors there are no recommendations for a breast ultrasound or a mammogram before your augmentation. When things don't make sense its is a red flag and you might consider another opinion.
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Mammograms with Breast Implants:
There is a very small radiation risk with any xray or mammogram. Population data for screening demonstrated a benefit for "all women" after age 40 and now age 35 if at risk. At age 24, without other risk factors, you may have greater piece of mind with the ultrasound or mammogram, but this is balanced by the radiation exposure.for mammogram and the cost for either test. For my family, I would not recommend a mammogram or ultrasound.
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
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No Mammogam for Young Woman
If you have no personal history of breast masses/lumps or other breast problems, and you have no family history of breast cancer, then even the ultrasound would generally not be recommended. Current guidelines do not recommend a mammogram for you.
Good luck with your augmentation!
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Mamogram before Breast Augmentation
Unless you have a famiy history of early breast cancer, screening at age 24 is not recommended. If there is a specific indication for the test, then it can be done. Best to follow the recommendations of the doctors seeing you. If it does not make sense, ask them, or get another opinion (in person).
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You do not need mammogram
The recommendation for the pe-op evaluation is mammogram for patient older than 35. If you had history of breast cancer in your family, mammogram would be required before surgery.
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I Am 24 Years Old.. Should I Get a Pre-op Mammogram (After Negative Ultrasound) Before Breast Augmentation?
No, it is enough with the ultrasound, you are so young and you do not need more irradiation, ultrasound now are very good quality.
Argentina Plastic Surgeon
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Mammograms and breast augmentation
For a young woman with no family history of breast cancer and no concerning findings on physical examination, neither a mammogram or an ultrasound is indicated.
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A mammogram in a 24 y/o without a family hx of breast cancer is not indicated before breast augmentation.
If there is no specific reason to get a mammogram (history or breast lesion), it not really indicated in anticipation of a breast augmentation.
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Per-operative mammogram defendant on age and family history
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Thank you for the question. Generally speaking a preoperative mammogram Before breast augmentation is obtained based on age and certain risk factors such as family history. Both your lack of family history of breast disease as well as your young age do not indicate that you would benefit from a preoperative mammogram. This decision however is often a personal preference from plastic surgeon to plastic surgeon and it sounds like your plastic surgeon desires some...
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Mammogram before Breast Augmentation?
Although I cannot give you advice specific to the situation, without knowing more details, Generally speaking, patients in your age range are not asked to obtain mammograms before breast augmentation surgery. Did your radiologist have a specific reason she recommends a mammogram for you?
Best wishes with your upcoming procedure.
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Breast augmentation and mammogram
You could get a mammogram if it makes you feel more comfortable but at your age with no family history this is not a requirement.
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Preoperative Mammogram for breast augmentation
Since you do not have a strong family history of breast cancer or personal breast health issues in the past, you do not require a preoperative mammogram at 24 years of age. General screening mammograms start at the age of 40 for women with or without implants. Hope this helps!
Thanks for your question. Best of Luck!
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Pre-op Mammogram
The screening age in the US remains 35-40 years of age, and some feel that it should be raised to 50 or so. The reason for an age choice for screening is the sensation of no benefit, and perhaps some harm by screening at a lower age.
I would omit the mammogram.
Thanks for your question, best wishes.
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Mammograms for young patients are usually not indicated.
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Most plastic surgeons do not screen their patients at such a young age with mammograms before breast augmentation, especially with on personal or family history of breast cancer and with a normal breast exam. Your breast density is greater at a young age, and this makes the mammogram difficult to read as well.
Best Wishes,
Pablo Prichard, MD
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Breast surgery mammo?
Hello. Thanks for posting. I'm glad your ultrasound was negative. At your age (24) it's unlikely that a mammogram will be helpful. This is due to the density of your breasts. In my practice, the earliest recommendation for screening mammogram is at 33 years of age. Follow your plastic surgeon's recommendation, otherwise. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo.
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