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Do I need to get a mmogram before I get implants and a lift??

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15 Doctor Answers | Asked by LoriWV in South Bend, IN

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Should I get a mammogram before an augmentation?

My answer is slightly different than the preceding ones. Unless there is a family history of breast cancer or a personal history of breast problems such as cysts or fibromas, I do not request a mammogram in women under the age of 35. The possibilities of finding abnormalities is extremely low so I do not feel that the extra cost and radiation exposure is justified in most cases. Ultrasounds are a poor screening tool for breast cancer so they are not going to be a good... more

When is a mammogram needed before breast augmentation?

There has been a lot of controversy about the timing of mammograms in the news today. Some experts believe that mammograms should be performed later and not done as frequently as the current guidelines. Implants will alter the appearance of a mammogram and a preoperative screening mammogram may be of benefit to the radiologists reading future mammograms. I have seen patients diagnosed with breast cancer with normal exams via routine screening mammograms. I... more

Mammogram and breast surgery

If there is no personal history of breast problems and no family history of breast cancer I recomend a mammogram only on women 35 and older. A new baseline mammogram is then done 6-12 mos. post op.

Mammogram before BA

I have similar requirements as my peers. I require that all patients over the age of 35 have had a mammogram in the last year. I hope this helps. Kindest regards, Neil J. Zemmel

Mammogram before BA???

Radiologists and cancer specialists argue about the age at which women should have mammograms. It is no surprise that plastic surgeons do as well. I routinely ask women 40 years of age and older to have screening mammograms before any breast surgery. Younger patients are referred for imaging if there is an increased risk of breast cancer based on personal or family history. If indicated I send women for baseline mammograms at 9 months following surgery. This is long enough to... more

Breast augmentation, breast implants

I require a mammogram for all patients over 35 years of age. If the patient has had a mammogram but it has been more than one year they will need another.

Mammogram and Breast Augmentetion

It is always a good idea to get a mammogram before any breast surgery. Though we rarely find anything, when we do, it allows us to plan proper care before we are in surgery. I have found Breast Cancer in a young patient having Augmentation. It is also a good idea to get another between 6 months and a year after surgery as a baseline for later. If you have no symptoms now, the initial mammogram is a screening one. Post operatively, because you have had something done to your breasts, all... more

Mammogram before breast augmentation

My usual recommendation for mammograms before breast augmentation would be in any women over the age of 40 or in any woman under 40 with a strong family history of breast cancer.

Mammogram is needed before breast augmentation depending on age.

Depending on the family history a mammogram should be done at minimum between the ages of 35 and 40 for all women Regardless of surgical procedure.

Mammograms before breast implants

The need for a mammogram before breast lift, reduction or breast implants, can vary in practices. Our practice follows the current screening guidelines of the American Cancer Society with baseline mammogram at age 40, adjusted for family risk factors, and for any prior breast history. Your family physician or OB should already be on top of your necessary routine breast health care. If you are near the age of a screening mammogram it is a good idea to have the study before your surgery... more

Mammogram before breast augmentation

Obtaining mammograms before breast augmentation may be controversial, but I do obtain mammograms on all patients prior to breast augmentations (some younger patients get ultrasounds). Although not common, I recently had a patient diagnosed with a very early breast cancer based on her pre-operative screening mammogram. Good luck. My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e.... more

No correct answer

The guide lines from the American Cancer Society is to get the initial mammogram starting at age 40. If a patient has family history of the breast cancer, I would require mammogram at any age. For routine augmentation the cut off age is 35 in my practice. The mammogram post op is not needed unless there is a concern or palpable mass.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

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New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Mammogram before breast surgery

Mammograms pre-op are used to detect pre-surgical abnormalities. It is controversial to get it for patients under 30 since the yield is so low. More important is a post-op mammogram sometime soon after six months following the surgery. This is because internal changes in the breast architecture caused by surgery such as densities from small hematomas and scarring can confuse later mammogram. This can be used as baseline mammogram with the assumption that these changes are post-surgical... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Mammogram before BA???

Agree with Dr Rand 100%. This is a good practice in plastic surgery. I always offer a mammogram or ultrasound to under 30 years of age. Over 30 years I ask for a mammogram.

I always get a mammogram before breast surgery

Although you will find different answers for this question, I think it is wise to get a mammogram before breast augmentations, lifts, and reductions. Once in a while an abnormality will be found that needs to be addressed before cosmetic breast surgery. You wouldn't want a lump after surgery to be missed diagnosed as scar tissue when it was really a growing undected breast cancer. My radiologist will substitute a mammogram for an ultrasound in patients under 25 years old... more