Can dense breast tissue be removed at the same time of getting breast implants?

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Hi, I'm a famale 31 years of age, I have dense breast tissue due to hormonal changes from contraceptive pills. I was told by my doctor that it increases the risk of cancer and it's better to remove partial of it.and I'm also willing to get breast implants. Is it possible to reduce the dense tissue is at the same time of having the breast implants?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear maryam ibrahim,
dense breast tissue doesn't increase the risk of breast cancer. I would suggest you to discuss all your issues with your plastic surgeon or ask for a second opinion.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Sepehr Lajevardi, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

Hi Maryam, I do no recommend having any breast tissue removal at the same time as breast augmentation. You should get an opinion from a breast surgeon regarding your risks of breast cancer and make an informed decision regarding this first. You should only go for a cosmetic breast augmentation if you have been cleared by the breast surgeon that you are not at a high risk category and no further treatment is required.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Yes this can be done at the same time,. However, dense breast tissue will not increase the risk of cancer. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Damien Grinsell, MBBS, FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Hi Maryam

Dense breast tissue does not in and of itself lead to breast cancer - so that statement is misleading.   It can make breast cancer detection more difficult so often you would need an MRI as well as a mammogram and ultrasound but this would only be if you were high risk. Removing part of the breast tissue to reduce breast cancer is nonsense.  The only way would be to have a double mastectomy which is almost certainly not recommended for you.
It is not safe to do a breast reduction (ie remove significant parts of the breast tissue) at the same time as having an augment.
Regards
Damien

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, you can have a partial mastectomy, if you prefer, but dense tissue alone does not increase your risk of breast cancer. Plus, adding an implant will help spread out your own tissue and be less dense. Over time, as we age and with hormonal changes, our breasts naturally become less dense. I would avoid a mastectomy unless you are at high risk for breast cancer.

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