Mammogram is needed before breast augmentation depending on age.
Depending on the family history a mammogram should be done at minimum between the ages of 35 and 40 for all women Regardless of surgical procedure. (Dev Wali, MD, Claremont Plastic Surgeon)
No correct answer
The guide lines from the American Cancer Society is to get the initial mammogram starting at age 40. If a patient has family history of the breast cancer, I would require mammogram at any age. For routine augmentation the cut off age is 35 in my practice. The mammogram post op is not needed unless there is a concern or palpable mass. (Kamran Khoobehi, MD)
Mammogram before breast surgery
Mammograms pre-op are used to detect pre-surgical abnormalities. It is controversial to get it for patients under 30 since the yield is so low. More important is a post-op mammogram sometime soon after six months following the surgery.
This is because internal changes in the breast architecture caused by surgery such as densities from small hematomas and scarring can confuse later mammogram. This can be used as baseline mammogram with the assumption that these changes are post-surgical. (Robin T.W. Yuan, MD, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)
Mammogram before BA?
Agree with Dr Rand 100%. This is a good practice in plastic surgery. I always offer a mammogram or ultrasound to under 30 years of age. Over 30 years I ask for a mammogram. (Darryl J. Blinski, MD, Miami Plastic Surgeon)
I always get a mammogram before breast surgery
Although you will find different answers for this question, I think it is wise to get a mammogram before breast augmentations, lifts, and reductions. Once in a while an abnormality will be found that needs to be addressed before cosmetic breast surgery.
You wouldn’t want a lump after surgery to be missed diagnosed as scar tissue when it was really a growing undected breast cancer. My radiologist will substitute a mammogram for an ultrasound in patients under 25 years old.
Finally, I would recommend another study a year after surgery to establish a new baseline for future comparison after the surgery has made changes to your breasts. (Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)