I was told I have extremely dense breasts. I wanted to get breast implants. Will I not be able to have this procedure?

Dense breast tissue is not a contraindication to breast augmentation. As long as you are healthy, your dense breast tissue should not be an issue. Candidates should be healthy. You should also have a clear screening mammogram within 6 months of surgery.Implants will not significantly impact breast cancer surveillance going forward (especially when placed submuscular). MRI, the most sensitive and specific imaging study, is unaffected by the presence of implants. In light of the ubiquitous nature of implants, nowadays, most dedicated breast radiologists are very comfortable interpreting studies with implants in place.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Thank you for your question.  Dense breasts are not a contraindication to breast augmentation surgery.  However it is very important to have completion of the biopsies and any other studies of the breast and make certain that you have no abnormalities of the breast before proceeding.