mammography

Peace1 · 04-09-2009, 03:43 PM

Just got a call back regarding mammography: my left breast has calcifications and I will return for fuirther appt on Tuesday. Is this a problem for a breast augmentation? Peace

Dr.Hueneke · 04-11-2009, 09:17 AM

It is too soon to tell. I recommend that my patients with an abnormal mammogram get fully checked out before continuing on with an augmentation. Since implants do decrease the accuracy of mammograms, it is important to have a "clear breast" beforehand. If other factors especially family history of breast cancer put you at a higher risk for developing it yourself, than you may want to rethink having a breast augmentation.

04-09-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
Peace1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stanford, CT Posts: 49 Thanks: 36 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	mammography Just got a call back regarding mammography: my left breast has calcifications and I will return for fuirther appt on Tuesday. Is this a problem for a breast augmentation? Peace

04-11-2009, 09:17 AM	#2
Dr.Hueneke Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 159 Times in 93 Posts	It is too soon to tell. I recommend that my patients with an abnormal mammogram get fully checked out before continuing on with an augmentation. Since implants do decrease the accuracy of mammograms, it is important to have a "clear breast" beforehand. If other factors especially family history of breast cancer put you at a higher risk for developing it yourself, than you may want to rethink having a breast augmentation. __________________ Michael Hueneke, M.D. Nashville, TN www.yournashvilleplasticsurgeon.com www.plasticsurgeryaffiliates.medem.com

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