Breast lift with breast cancer family history. My question is would you recommend a breast lift with knowing this information?

Thank you for your question.You have above average risk because you have a family
history of breast cancer which considers a first-degree relative (parent,
sibling, or child) who has had breast cancer. I recommend that you undergo mammographic
and genetic screening prior to any consideration of a breast lift.If you have a normal mammogram you may consider a breast
lift (mastopexy). Your surgeon will need the results of your mammogram as well
as your genetic testing results and family history. Should you and your surgeon
decide to proceed - you should discuss what your surgeon’s plan would be in the
rare event that a mass undetected by mammography and physical exam is found at
the time of surgery.About 6 months after surgery you should get your next
mammogram in order to allow time for healing, and then resume your normal
screening schedule.For breast cancer screening
recommendations please see:American Cancer Society Recommendations for Early Breast Cancer Detection in Women without Breast SymptomsSusan G. Komen - Breast Cancer Screening for Women at Higher RiskI hope this helps you.Best of luck!

Thank you for your question.  While you can have a breast lift with a family history of breast cancer, I suggest you first have a mammogram and speak with a genetic counselor regarding genetic testing.  If a complete workup is negative, including the genetic testing, it would be safe to proceed with the breast lift with no increased risk or decreased ability to continue surveillance of the breasts.