Should I Avoid Getting Breast Implants Due to my Family History of Breast Cancer?

September 27, 2008
Asked By:MathTchr in Highand,CA,US

I am in my 50's and my breasts are "sagging". I do not want the scarring associated with a lift. Is there a problem with getting either a saline or silicone implants with regards to an increased breast cancer risk? Is it better in this case to go under the muscle? My mother developed breast cancer in her 70's. Is that a reason I should not get implants?

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January 21, 2010

Answer: Breast implants and cancer risks

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 21, 2010

Answer: Breast implants and cancer risks

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 4, 2016

Answer: Mammograms are okay!

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 4, 2016

Answer: Mammograms are okay!

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 1, 2018

Answer: Should I avoid getting breast implants due to my family history of breast cancer?

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Lewis Albert Andres, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 1, 2018

Answer: Should I avoid getting breast implants due to my family history of breast cancer?

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Lewis Albert Andres, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 29, 2010

Answer: You are not at a greater risk

Joseph G. Bauer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 29, 2010

Answer: You are not at a greater risk

Joseph G. Bauer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 24, 2010

Answer: Breast augmentation does not change your risk for breast cancer.

Richard H. Fryer, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 24, 2010

Answer: Breast augmentation does not change your risk for breast cancer.

Richard H. Fryer, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 28, 2010

Answer: Breast cancer and breast implants - Should I get breast implants with a family history

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 28, 2010

Answer: Breast cancer and breast implants - Should I get breast implants with a family history

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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