Breast implants, whether silicone or saline interfere with mammography. Special views need to be obtained by radiologists experienced in the Eklund technique to visualize any abnormalities, however breast implants also project breast tissue from behind its base making any masses easier to feel. If you need to obtain a mammogram after your breast enlargement surgery, your radiology-mammography technologist must be informed about your breast implants so that in addition to obtaining additional views, special techniques may be used to minimize the chances for implant rupture.
Jacob Gerzenshtein, MD, FACS,
A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
