How long do I have to wait for mammogram after breast implants?

It
is best to wait for at least six months after a breast augmentation, or any other
type of invasive breast surgery, before undergoing a mammogram. This is because the effects of surgery and
healing can distort the radiographic image taken during a mammogram. After about six months, healing will be
complete and the scars will have fully matured.

I would suggest waiting a minimum 6 weeks if you urgently need one, 3 months if it is routine. I generally recommend all of my patients get one 6-9 months after surgery in either case to establish a new baseline for the radiologists to compare all future mammograms to. Its best to ask your surgeon what their policy is however. Best of luck!

Hello, and thank you for this question. We generally recommend that patients wait a minimum of 6-12 months following her surgery for the routine scheduled mammography. Some of that would depend on how quickly your healing progresses. Most commonly we will like to place our implants submuscularly.