How long after a breast biopsy will I have to wait to get a breast augmentation?

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I am scheduled to have a breast augmentation nov 3 2014. My mammogram results indicated I need a biopsy. If results are negative will I be able to have the augmentation as scheduled?

Kenneth Bermudez, MD, FACS · Answer

Mammograms are commonly used to screen patients prior to breast surgery.Occasionally, a lesion, mass or suspicious area is incidentally found and needs to be evaluated prior to surgery.I would wait until your pathology results have returned and discussed with your surgeon before planning your breast augmentation.Good luck.

Jeffrey Umansky, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and sorry to hear you need a biopsy. You should discuss this situation with your surgeon. Depending on the size and location of the biopsy, you may need to alter your surgical plans. Best of luck!

Robert Sleightholm, MD · Answer

You should wait for the histological diagnosis.  The diagnosis will dictate when the augmentation can be done.  With benign lesions it can be done any time after the biopsy.  If it is not benign other procedures may be necessary before the breast augmentation.  If from the mammogram or needle biopsy the lesion is benign and is readily identified and accessible the biopsy could be done at the same time as the augmentation.

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