Capsular Contracture and Mammogram. Any suggestions?

Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear of your implant issues and suspicious findings. I would follow up closely with your breast surgeon for an in-person examination and discussion of the next best imaging modality. I would be in favor of an MRI, but depending on the mass location a biopsy may also be indicated.  Hope this helps. 

You should see your surgeon and have an in person examination to determine the cause of the lump and the following procedures to be done. Good Luck!

Probably best to contact a breast surgeon who can guide you re: the best imaging modalities. Typically, ultrasound is performed after a mammogram but you may need an MRI or a needle biopsy to help define the lump. Good luck!

I appreciate
your question.I would recommend ultrasound and breast MRI along with biopsy if needed.  Please follow up with your MD.

The best way
to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a
board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Unfortunately, thermography has been a let-down in the accuracy department.Next step would be ultrasound and breast MRI, and possible biopsy of the lump, if imaging is suspicious.All the best,

I would recommend MRI.  Insurance may require ultrasound first but MRI will likely give the best diagnostic image of the mass.  Also you should consider having your capsular contracture treated.  Schedule a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss options.  You can find one at ASPS.org.  Best Wishes.  Raymond Jean MD  Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia PA

With the encapsul;ation you could consider an ultrasound or maybe an MRI.They may need to do a biopsy in the radiology dept but they could rupture your implant but it sound like you need a capsulotomy or a capsulectomy to release the impalnts.

Thank you for your inquiry.  I would suggest that you immediately see a Plastic Surgeon or Breast Surgeon to determine what would be the best next step.  You must investigate the lump and this may be amenable to a core biopsy or if necessary an open biopsy.The MRI would ceratinly be an option, but you should see a surgeon ASAP.Best wishes,JOhn J Obi, MD

It perhaps is best to see a surgeon for an evaluation.The lump probably needs to come out.The lump could be further evaluated by MRI or ultrasound, but you may need surgery for the lump anyway to get a diagnosis.Best wishes.

It may be difficult to get a good mammogram if you have hard capsules. Ultrasound is an option but the best option may be an MRI. I would suggest you see your surgeon soon if they found anything suspicious. Best of luck.Paul Wigoda, MDpainlessbreastimplants.com