How long after explantation/bilateral capsulectomy should I wait until routine mammogram?

Typically six months is long enough to wait.  It would be safe to have it sooner, but some of the scar tissue that hasn't fully resolved can interfere in the interpretation of the mammogram causing you to have additional screening or other tests.

Thank you for your question. I recommend discussing this with your surgeon. Typically it is safe to have a mammogram 6 months following your procedure. Best of luck. Clayton Crantford, MD

After an explantation and bilateral capsulectomy, it's generally recommended to wait about 6 months before having a routine mammogram. This allows adequate time for the breast tissue to heal and any post-surgical swelling to subside, ensuring a more accurate mammogram. However, individual circumstances can vary, so it's best to consult with your plastic surgeon or primary care physician for recommendations.

Mammogram screenings are an important part of early detection of breast cancer.  Continue to perform self breast exams monthly.  Your surgeon will best advise you the answer of when it is ok to have a routine mammogram based on how you are healing.  Typically patients can undergo this procedure after 6 months.