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?
Answer: Benign breast cysts and breast implant placement Without proper radilogy report and risks evaluation for BrCa, it would be impossible to give you good advice. Implant is placed underneath breast tissue and breast muscle, which is allowing proper breast imaging in the future. There is no data to support that implant augmentation increases the risk for breast cancer. Consultation with breast ocologyst and second opinion plastic surgery consult is recommended. Good luck.
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Answer: Benign breast cysts and breast implant placement Without proper radilogy report and risks evaluation for BrCa, it would be impossible to give you good advice. Implant is placed underneath breast tissue and breast muscle, which is allowing proper breast imaging in the future. There is no data to support that implant augmentation increases the risk for breast cancer. Consultation with breast ocologyst and second opinion plastic surgery consult is recommended. Good luck.
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Answer: Am I a candidate? If you have undergone a mammogram and have had confirmed that the cysts are benign generally you should be able to proceed with breast augmentation. It is important to continue to monitor your breasts regularly and have mammograms as recommended by your breast health physician.
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Answer: Am I a candidate? If you have undergone a mammogram and have had confirmed that the cysts are benign generally you should be able to proceed with breast augmentation. It is important to continue to monitor your breasts regularly and have mammograms as recommended by your breast health physician.
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May 10, 2023
Answer: Breast augmentation Thank you for submitting your question. Before performing any breast surgery it is always prudent to investigate any masses as you did with mammogram and ultrasound. If the results have come back as benign cysts then you can still have a breast augmentation done. If however, you are planning to have the cysts removed, it is advised to have it removed prior to having a breast augmentation surgery to prevent risk of implant rupture, exposure, or infection. If you are not planning on having the cysts removed then breast augmentation can sometimes make the cysts/bumps more visible or palpable due to the added volume underneath pushing them outwards. Hope this helps.
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May 10, 2023
Answer: Breast augmentation Thank you for submitting your question. Before performing any breast surgery it is always prudent to investigate any masses as you did with mammogram and ultrasound. If the results have come back as benign cysts then you can still have a breast augmentation done. If however, you are planning to have the cysts removed, it is advised to have it removed prior to having a breast augmentation surgery to prevent risk of implant rupture, exposure, or infection. If you are not planning on having the cysts removed then breast augmentation can sometimes make the cysts/bumps more visible or palpable due to the added volume underneath pushing them outwards. Hope this helps.
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May 8, 2023
Answer: Cysts Benign cysts, unless are very large, are usually not removed since they often return. Your surgeon may be concerned about something else. Please discuss this with him.
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May 8, 2023
Answer: Cysts Benign cysts, unless are very large, are usually not removed since they often return. Your surgeon may be concerned about something else. Please discuss this with him.
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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 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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