I have very dense breast tissue on one breast & a few small lumps on the other, however they have been there for over ten years now & never have given me any trouble. No pain & haven’t really changed over time. The Doctor I was having my first consultation with ordered that I have a mammogram & ultrasound before we continue. The results were that I have a few benign cysts & dense tissue. Doc is refusing to operate on me unless they are removed first. Is this true?
May 8, 2023
Answer: Need all the information and an in person consultation to answer In my experience, if all is benign, usually I can proceed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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May 8, 2023
Answer: Need all the information and an in person consultation to answer In my experience, if all is benign, usually I can proceed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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May 9, 2023
Answer: Breast cyst/dense breast tissue This is a good question. If you had a mammogram and an ultrasound indicating dense breast tissue and benign cysts that are not worrisome and do not require a biopsy for further investigation, it is acceptable to proceed with a breast augmentation. Even after implant augmentation, you can continue to do routine surveillance on breast tissue with periodic ultrasound and mammograms to follow up and ensure there are no changes. Having a surgery to remove dense breast tissue or benign cysts is not indicated unless there is a worrisome feature on exam or imaging that requires a biopsy. If a biopsy has already been done that suggests something worrisome, it is beneficial to remove the cyst and/or dense breast tissue prior to any elective cosmetic surgery. A strong family history of breast cancer is also an important factor that may require closer monitoring and closer surveillance of breast imaging periodically.
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May 9, 2023
Answer: Breast cyst/dense breast tissue This is a good question. If you had a mammogram and an ultrasound indicating dense breast tissue and benign cysts that are not worrisome and do not require a biopsy for further investigation, it is acceptable to proceed with a breast augmentation. Even after implant augmentation, you can continue to do routine surveillance on breast tissue with periodic ultrasound and mammograms to follow up and ensure there are no changes. Having a surgery to remove dense breast tissue or benign cysts is not indicated unless there is a worrisome feature on exam or imaging that requires a biopsy. If a biopsy has already been done that suggests something worrisome, it is beneficial to remove the cyst and/or dense breast tissue prior to any elective cosmetic surgery. A strong family history of breast cancer is also an important factor that may require closer monitoring and closer surveillance of breast imaging periodically.
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