Can I remove fibroadenomas and have reconstruction with implants at the same time?

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I have 2 in the left and 5 in the right.

Jan Hochtritt, BSc, MD · Answer

thank you very much for your question. The Fibroadenoma is a benign lesion you frequently find in breast tissues. Where it is not associated with breast cancer it can be painful or a cause for concern.  Many women opt to have them removed. If in a larger volume or quantity breast reconstruction to restore the original size might be necessary. It can be done at the same time. Have a wonderful rest of the day

Simon Smith, BSc, MS, FRCS · Answer

Fibroadenomas should be shelled out of the breast without taking any normal breast tissue. They compress breast tissue, not invade it, so when they come out, the breast tissue always (nearly) goes back to normal. I have taken out 12cm fibroadenomas and the breast has gone back to a normal size after, within days.

If you want implants as a cosmetic enhancement, do that on another occasion - I wouldn't combine the two as when you put implants in, do as little as possible, to reduce infection risk.

If you want implants as a cosmetic enhancement, do that on another occasion - I wouldn't combine the two as when you put implants in, do as little as possible, to reduce infection risk.

Ali Sadeghi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question. Fibroadenomas are generally benign lumps in the breast that are removed with having to do a mastectomy.  If the breasts are deformed after removing the fibroadenomas then breast reconstruction can be utilize to restore the breasts.

Can I remove fibroadenomas and have reconstruction with implants at the same time?

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