Can I get a pressing mammogram if I have implants?
Because mammography is performed by compressing the breast with strong pressure, we often receive questions about whether it is okay to press firmly during breast cancer examination after breast augmentation surgery.
An imaging technique that involves pressing firmly is called Mammography, and because it is accompanied by some pain, there may be concerns about the implant rupturing.
At U&U, you can rest assured that our breast augmentation technicians will take pictures with minimal pain and without damaging the implants, and can check for rupture using ultrasound.
What is mammography?
Mammography is a test that compresses the breast and takes pictures of the breast in the upper and lower and inner and outer directions, and is the most basic test for detecting breast cancer. It is useful for detecting small-sized breast cancer that cannot be found through self-examination or doctor’s examination, and is the only test proven to lower the mortality rate due to early detection of breast cancer through regular examination.
Mammography and breast ultrasound have a complementary relationship that breast ultrasound is superior to mammography in detecting breast masses and cysts, but it cannot detect calcified lesions, which are one of the important early signs of breast cancer, so it must be performed in conjunction with mammography for accurate examination.
Mammography
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Can I get a pressing mammogram if I have implants?
Because mammography is performed by compressing the breast with strong pressure, we often receive questions about whether it is okay to press firmly during breast cancer examination after breast augmentation surgery.
An imaging technique that involves pressing firmly is called Mammography, and because it is accompanied by some pain, there may be concerns about the implant rupturing. At U&U, you can rest assured that our breast augmentation technicians will take pictures with minimal pain and without damaging the implants, and can check for rupture using ultrasound.
What is mammography?
Mammography is a test that compresses the breast and takes pictures of the breast in the upper and lower and inner and outer directions, and is the most basic test for detecting breast cancer. It is useful for detecting small-sized breast cancer that cannot be found through self-examination or doctor’s examination, and is the only test proven to lower the mortality rate due to early detection of breast cancer through regular examination.
Mammography and breast ultrasound have a complementary relationship that breast ultrasound is superior to mammography in detecting breast masses and cysts, but it cannot detect calcified lesions, which are one of the important early signs of breast cancer, so it must be performed in conjunction with mammography for accurate examination.
Mommography
by U&U
Special features of U&U mammography
Immediately check the condition of the implant
Anyone who has an implant inserted has no choice but to worry about the implant rupturing due to pressure. At U&U, a hospital specializing in breast augmentation, a technician specializing in breast augmentation will take photos without damaging the implant and after the scan, we can check for rupture using the SAMSUNG V8 ultrasound located in the next room, so even those who are anxious about getting tested at another hospital can visit with confidence.
Collaboration with breast surgeons
Although many plastic surgeries offer pre- and post-surgical ultrasound examinations, most do not have mammography, which is the key to early detection of breast cancer, due to location, manpower, and facilities. At U&U, which pursues healthy and happy breast augmentation, we have prepared mammography in-house to relieve patients’ worries and inconveniences.
In other plastic surgeries, simply checking tissue thickness or implant condition using pre- and post-operative ultrasound cannot provide early screening for breast cancer.
At U&U, we perform double checks for accurate diagnosis of breast diseases and implant conditions and the best results through collaboration with plastic surgery surgeons and breast surgeons.
Special features of U&U mammography
Mammography by U&U
Immediately check the condition of the implant Anyone who has an implant inserted has no choice but to worry about the implant rupturing due to pressure. At U&U, a hospital specializing in breast augmentation, a technician specializing in breast augmentation will take photos without damaging the implant and after the scan, we can check for rupture using the SAMSUNG V8 ultrasound located in the next room, so even those who are anxious about getting tested at another hospital can visit with confidence.
Collaboration with breast surgeons
Although many plastic surgeries offer pre- and post-surgical ultrasound examinations, most do not have mammography, which is the key to early detection of breast cancer, due to location, manpower, and facilities. At U&U, which pursues healthy and happy breast augmentation, we have prepared mammography in-house to relieve patients’ worries and inconveniences.
In other plastic surgeries, simply checking tissue thickness or implant condition using pre- and post-operative ultrasound cannot provide early screening for breast cancer.
At U&U, we perform double checks for accurate diagnosis of breast diseases and implant conditions and the best results through collaboration with plastic surgery surgeons and breast surgeons.
Before & After
Pinkview Mammography
Pinkview mammogram with digital pressure control method
BEMEMS’ state-of-the-art Pinkview digital mammogram
– SID 660mm applied for high sharpness
– Increases the accuracy of detection and diagnosis of microscopic lesions
– Convenient digital pressure control method using Mycom
Because there is less pressure compared to other machines in the past, there is less chance of implant rupture and discomfort during the examination.
Who Needs
Mammography?
Cases that can be confirmed with U&U mammography
Complications of breast fat transplantation
Distinguish between implant rupture and calcification
Early breast cancer examination
Confirmation of breast disease
Case of illegal silicone injection
Recommendation for mammography before breast surgery
For those who have a family history of breast cancer
For those in their 40s or older who have not had a breast examination within the past year
For those who have been taking birth control pills for more than 5 years
For those who have a history of breast augmentation, breast fat transplantation, breast filler, etc.
For those who have not had a check-up after giving birth or breastfeeding
Excerpt: Seoul National University Hospital Medical Information
Who Needs Mammography?
Cases that can be confirmed with U&U mammography
Complications of breast fat transplantation
Distinguish between implant rupture and calcification
Early breast cancer examination
Confirmation of breast disease
Case of illegal silicone injection
Recommendation for mammography before breast surgery
For those who have a family history of breast cancer
For those in their 40s or older who have not had a breast examination within the past year
For those who have been taking birth control pills for more than 5 years
For those who have a history of breast augmentation, breast fat transplantation, breast filler, etc.
For those who have not had a check-up after giving birth or breastfeeding
Excerpt: Seoul National University Hospital Medical Information
