I have breast implants and am wondering if there are different mamography procedures or if a standard mamography would suffice? Can anyone advise?
Answer: Mammogram after breast implants Thank you for your question. Yes, however it is very important that tell the radiologist you have breast implants before the mammogram procedure. There have been several reports of implants rupturing when the breast is compressed for mammography. It’s important to visit a radiologist who is familiar with mammography of augmented breasts. Your surgeon can suggest a suitable specialist.Dhaval M. Patel Double board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrook Chicago
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Answer: Mammogram after breast implants Thank you for your question. Yes, however it is very important that tell the radiologist you have breast implants before the mammogram procedure. There have been several reports of implants rupturing when the breast is compressed for mammography. It’s important to visit a radiologist who is familiar with mammography of augmented breasts. Your surgeon can suggest a suitable specialist.Dhaval M. Patel Double board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrook Chicago
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May 4, 2016
Answer: Mammograms are OK Mammograms are important and there is no change in recommendations following a Breast lift with or without a breast augmentation with implants.
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May 4, 2016
Answer: Mammograms are OK Mammograms are important and there is no change in recommendations following a Breast lift with or without a breast augmentation with implants.
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April 14, 2016
Answer: Mammograms are important even after having breast implants Thank you for your question. It is important that patients continue to go for routine mammograms even after having a breast augmentation procedure. Mammograms are still safe for patients with breast implants, but it is important to inform the technologist at the mammography center. Your technologists may make some modifications to allow for the best visualization of your breast tissue, but most mammography centers are very familiar with imaging patients breasts who have breast implants. I do recommend that patients call their mammogram centers in advance to inform them that they have implants just in case! Best of luck!
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April 14, 2016
Answer: Mammograms are important even after having breast implants Thank you for your question. It is important that patients continue to go for routine mammograms even after having a breast augmentation procedure. Mammograms are still safe for patients with breast implants, but it is important to inform the technologist at the mammography center. Your technologists may make some modifications to allow for the best visualization of your breast tissue, but most mammography centers are very familiar with imaging patients breasts who have breast implants. I do recommend that patients call their mammogram centers in advance to inform them that they have implants just in case! Best of luck!
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May 10, 2016
Answer: Mammography Does Not Damage Breast Implants
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May 10, 2016
Answer: Mammography Does Not Damage Breast Implants
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March 8, 2016
Answer: Can I get normal mammogram after breast implants? Hello! Thank you for your question! This a great question, which is often asked by patients. There is no link to breast implants, either saline or silicone, and cancer. All supporting literature has demonstrated this fact and no association with cancer, autoimmune disorders, or autoinflammatory disorders. It is known that women are more in tune with their breasts and more diligent with examination and feeling/knowing the contour of her breasts, thus able to identify any abnormality sooner. Imaging studies of the breasts are similar to imaging without breast implants and cancers are not hidden either by the presence of breast implants. It is true that with breast implants may obscure a portion of the breast during imaging studies, but still nearly 98% of the breast tissue. With the Eklund displacement views, which should be done when having mammograms with breast implants, there is minimal change. You should remain proactive with your monthly self examination, annual clinical examination, and mammograms beginning at age 40 (unless family history, as directed by the Radiological Society), and annually thereafter. If there is anything concerning on mammogram, other imaging modalities would be utilized, including ultrasound and/or MRI. Best wishes! Hope that this helps!
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March 8, 2016
Answer: Can I get normal mammogram after breast implants? Hello! Thank you for your question! This a great question, which is often asked by patients. There is no link to breast implants, either saline or silicone, and cancer. All supporting literature has demonstrated this fact and no association with cancer, autoimmune disorders, or autoinflammatory disorders. It is known that women are more in tune with their breasts and more diligent with examination and feeling/knowing the contour of her breasts, thus able to identify any abnormality sooner. Imaging studies of the breasts are similar to imaging without breast implants and cancers are not hidden either by the presence of breast implants. It is true that with breast implants may obscure a portion of the breast during imaging studies, but still nearly 98% of the breast tissue. With the Eklund displacement views, which should be done when having mammograms with breast implants, there is minimal change. You should remain proactive with your monthly self examination, annual clinical examination, and mammograms beginning at age 40 (unless family history, as directed by the Radiological Society), and annually thereafter. If there is anything concerning on mammogram, other imaging modalities would be utilized, including ultrasound and/or MRI. Best wishes! Hope that this helps!
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