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Monday, June 27, 2011
Can Breast Implants Interfere with a Mammogram?
Many women worry that having breast implants will interfere with detecting and treating cancer. The placement of your breast implant can have some effect on the type of screening required to detect cancer. Recent study results presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons' 2011 meeting showed that women with breast implants experienced delays in the detection of breast anomalies. However, breast cancer survival rates were not affected.
It is also believed that because the study has a long time frame it does not reflect the impact of modern imaging technology, such as digital x-rays, on the ability of screeners to detect cancers.
Placement and Detection
When you go for your recommended mammograms, it's important to mention that you have breast implants so you can work with an experienced screener who knows how to look around the implant to better visualize cancers and pre-cancers.
Implants placed above the muscle in your chest can make cancer screening more difficult. Implants placed below your chest muscle are less likely to interfere with manual mammograms.
Breast augmentation is a proven safe way to restore symmetry and beauty to your body. We will be happy to address any safety concerns you have during your initial consultation.
If you live in or around Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, and Richmond, Virginia, Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, and Columbia, Maryland, or Washington DC and are interested in learning more about mammograms and breast augmentation, please contact the experienced cosmetic surgeons at The Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery to schedule a consultation today.
It is also believed that because the study has a long time frame it does not reflect the impact of modern imaging technology, such as digital x-rays, on the ability of screeners to detect cancers.
Placement and Detection
When you go for your recommended mammograms, it's important to mention that you have breast implants so you can work with an experienced screener who knows how to look around the implant to better visualize cancers and pre-cancers.
Implants placed above the muscle in your chest can make cancer screening more difficult. Implants placed below your chest muscle are less likely to interfere with manual mammograms.
Breast augmentation is a proven safe way to restore symmetry and beauty to your body. We will be happy to address any safety concerns you have during your initial consultation.
If you live in or around Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, and Richmond, Virginia, Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, and Columbia, Maryland, or Washington DC and are interested in learning more about mammograms and breast augmentation, please contact the experienced cosmetic surgeons at The Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery to schedule a consultation today.
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1 Comments:
In essence, breast augmentation surgery is an ideal option if you want to improve the balance and fullness of your breast, especially after dramatic weight loss and pregnancy. Please post some articles about breast augmentation recovery. Thanks in advance!
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