I had implants 2 years ago, and I feel what i think is the implant more in my left breast, moves around and doesn’t feel hard, I will have a mammogram this month just to make sure but I still afraid will not be able to see clearly with the implant.
Please advice I am scared!!!
Posted under Women's Health by admin on Friday 2 May 2008 at 11:17 am
I hate to say it, but you should’ve thought about these sorts of things before getting implants done (which I think is ridiculous by the way).
You need to consult your doctor. He/she will tell you how to differentiate between your implants and a lump.
Hi, I’m an ER doctor, so this is not my specialty, but my wife also has implants, so maybe I can shed some light. Your risk depends on age (older than 40 is higher risk for cancer), and whether you had a screening mammogram before you got your implants (this allows the radiologist to compare the new mammogram with the old one). You may need to get an ultrasound instead of a mammogram, as that can be helpful in certain situations. I definitely think you should get checked out by a physician, preferably by the surgeon who did the implants for you if possible. Hope this helps!
I hate to say it, but you should’ve thought about these sorts of things before getting implants done (which I think is ridiculous by the way).
You need to consult your doctor. He/she will tell you how to differentiate between your implants and a lump.
Hi, I’m an ER doctor, so this is not my specialty, but my wife also has implants, so maybe I can shed some light. Your risk depends on age (older than 40 is higher risk for cancer), and whether you had a screening mammogram before you got your implants (this allows the radiologist to compare the new mammogram with the old one). You may need to get an ultrasound instead of a mammogram, as that can be helpful in certain situations. I definitely think you should get checked out by a physician, preferably by the surgeon who did the implants for you if possible. Hope this helps!