How Long After Explant Can You Get a Mammogram?

Thank you for your question!  After explantation, or any breast procedure, it is usually recommended to wait between 3-6 months post-procedure to allow adequate resolution of swelling and settling of the breast.  Also, it will allow you to be more comfortable during the mammogram.  At 37 years of age, it is reasonable to get one after this procedure.  Otherwise, 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!

Thank you for your question. Usually several months for the inflammation to completely subside, but your surgeon knows how much was done, and they can determine your time frame. I hope this helps.

   Given your relatively recent surgery, wait about 6 months or so until all of swelling is gone and you are healed.  The mammogram can then be done and the other surgery scheduled.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA