>> A number of women with breast augmentation may concern if they can still get mammograms (breast X-rays) for breast check-up.
>> Breast examination for those who have breast augmentation is not more difficult than those of non-surgery patients. However, the patient will have to notify the physician since those who have undergone breast augmentation require special techniques during mammograms to adjust positioning and capture images of the breast. This technique does not cause damage to the breast augmentation and uses less pressure than a normal mammogram. Yet, it requires a higher dose of radiation as 8 images of the breast will be required. However, the amount of radiation used will not exceed the standard criteria for safety exposure. The doctor mostly performs a mammogram along with an ultrasound to examine the breast tissue for abnormalities in this regard.
>> Breast cancer is a pivotal threat to all women. Regardless of breast augmentation or not, the chance of developing breast cancer is the same. Therefore, it is important that all women have annual mammograms. This would also be beneficial for those who have breast augmentation, as they can check the condition of the augmentation during the examination.
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