How long after explant can I have a mammogram?

Question

I am 30 years old, almost 6 months post explant with capsule removal. I am getting scheduled for a mammagram in the near future.. is this safe/okay?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

As long as you have been healing with no issues it should be fine for you to proceed with your mammogram.

Jeanette Padgett, MD, FACS · Answer

You should be fine to have your mammogram 6 months after surgery.  If you have any concerns, contact your plastic surgeon.  Best wishes.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

After 6 months everything should have settled and there should be no problem in having a routine mammogram.

Tahira Prendergast, MD, FACS · Answer

If you are no longer having any pain post removal of the implant, you should be fine to proceed with your mammogram

Diana L. Elias, MD (retired) · Answer

Six months after explantation and capsulectomy is long enough for your tissue to have healed almost completely. As long as you are comfortable with undergoing the compression of a mammogram, then you are safe to go ahead and have the study performed.

How long after explant can I have a mammogram?

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