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Can I do a biopsy with breast implants?

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ShiavhFeb 1, 2017

I did breast mammogram last year & found out I have 3 tiny lumps, size smaller than a cm. I have breast implants. doctor said these lumps Are very close to the implants, a few millimeters. He suggest to remove my implants so I can do biopsy. Is it possible to do biopsy with breast implants if the lumps are very close to the implants? This doctor suggest to talk to another doctor who have experience with implants. I am very worried if I have to remove the implants or not?

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