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Can I Wear Brava if I Have a Biopsy Clip in One Breast? (I Had Some Benign Microcalcifications)

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by dorina1971
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Yes you can where the BRAVA with a biopsy clip in the breast

Yes you can do this. Hope everything goes smoothly. I use the BRAVA on several types of patient whom I don't think implants or other flap surgeries would be good options.
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BRAVA System

Thank you for the question. The answer is YES it should not cause any serious issues with the BRAVA System. Best, Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS
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Brava and fat grafting for breast reconstruction

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