Is it safe to have a breast augmentation with a couple of cysts? Could it be removed during the surgery?

Prior to breast augmentation, ultrasound/ sonogram should be performed and the doctor monitoring your cysts should be consulted.  Breast implants are frequently placed behind the muscle and depending on the incision, the cysts may not be approached during standard breast augmentation techniques.Fibrocystic breasts are quite common even in women undergoing elective breast surgery.

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Cysts can be safely removed at the same time as your breast augmentation.  The tissue specimens will be analyzed in the lab after they are excised.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for your question.
It is generally safe to have breast implants even if you have cysts. Cysts are very common and unless there is a specific reason to have them removed, they are usually best left alone. Even if removed, they can recur. It would be best to have an ultrasound scan to fully evaluate your cysts before your breast augmentation.