With implants, compression-based
Am I unable to have a mammogram?
Because mammography compresses the breast firmly during imaging, we are often asked, 'Is it safe to have my breasts pressed that hard for breast cancer screening after breast augmentation?' That firm-compression imaging technique is called mammography, and since it involves some pain, patients may worry about implant rupture. At U&U, a technologist specializing in augmented breasts performs the imaging with minimal pain and no damage to the implant, and rupture can be checked by ultrasound, so you can rest assured.
What is mammography?
Mammography is an examination in which the breast is compressed and imaged in craniocaudal and mediolateral views — the most fundamental test for detecting breast cancer. It is useful for finding breast cancers too small to detect by self-examination or a physician's examination, and it is the only test proven to lower mortality through the early detection that regular screening provides. Mammography and breast ultrasound are complementary: ultrasound is superior at detecting masses and cysts, but it cannot find calcified lesions — one of the important early signs of breast cancer — so mammography must be performed alongside it for accurate screening.
Mammography
Mammography
Does having implants make compression mammography impossible?
Because mammography compresses the breast with strong pressure during imaging,
Can my breasts be firmly compressed during breast cancer screening after augmentation? This is a question
is a question we hear often.
That imaging technique of firmly compressing the breast is called mammography (breast X-ray imaging:
Mammography), and since it involves a certain degree of pain, implant
you may worry about rupture. At U&U, an augmented-breast a specialized technologist performs the imaging with minimal pain and no implant damage, and Rupture can be checked by ultrasound, so you can rest assured.
What is mammography?
Mammography is an examination in which the breast is compressed and imaged in craniocaudal and mediolateral views; for detecting breast cancer, it is
This is the most basic examination. It is useful for detecting small breast cancers that cannot be found by self-examination or a physician's exam, and
It is the only test proven to reduce mortality through early detection of breast cancer with regular screening.
Mammography and breast ultrasound are complementary to each other:
Breast ultrasound is superior to mammography at detecting breast masses and cysts, but one of the important early signs of breast cancer —
one of which — calcified lesions — cannot be detected, so mammography must be performed alongside for an accurate screening.
Mommography
by U&U
What makes U&U mammography special
Immediate verification of implant condition
Anyone with an implant naturally worries about rupture from compression. At U&U, a clinic specializing in breast surgery, a technician experienced with breast augmentation performs the imaging without damaging the implant, and right afterward the SAMSUNG V8 ultrasound in the next room can confirm whether any rupture has occurred — so even those anxious about being examined at other clinics can visit with confidence.
Collaborative care with a board-certified breast surgeon
Many plastic surgery clinics offer pre- and post-operative ultrasound, yet most do not have mammography — the key to early breast cancer detection — due to space, staffing, or facility constraints. At U&U, where we pursue healthy and happy breast surgery, we have made mammography available in-house to spare our patients worry and inconvenience.
Pre- and post-operative ultrasound at other plastic surgery clinics that merely checks tissue thickness or implant condition cannot serve as early breast cancer screening. At U&U, the operating plastic surgeon and a board-certified breast surgeon work together, double-checking for an accurate diagnosis of breast disease and implant condition and the best possible results.
What makes U&U mammography special
Mammography by U&U
Immediate verification of implant condition
Anyone with an implant in place worries about pressure-induced implant
you cannot help but worry about rupture. As a breast surgery specialty clinic,
At U&U, a technologist specializing in augmented breasts, without damaging the implant,
performs the imaging, and immediately afterward, with the SAMSUNG V8 ultrasound in the adjacent room,
we can check for rupture, so if you feel uneasy being examined at another clinic
can also visit with complete peace of mind.
Collaborative care with a board-certified breast surgeon
Many plastic surgery clinics say they provide pre- and post-operative ultrasound, but when it comes to
Mammography, the key to early breast cancer detection, due to space, staffing, facility, and similar
reasons, most clinics do not have this equipment. For healthy, happy
At U&U, dedicated to breast surgery, we take our patients' worries and
to spare you the inconvenience, mammography is available in-house
we have prepared everything for you.
At other plastic surgery clinics, pre- and post-operative ultrasound that merely checks tissue thickness or implant
Checking the implant alone does not amount to early breast cancer screening.
At U&U, collaboration between the operating plastic surgeon and a board-certified breast surgeon
through which accurate diagnosis of breast disease and implant condition, and the best
we double-check to ensure the result.
Pinkview Mammography
Pinkview mammogram with digital compression control
BEMEMS' state-of-the-art Pinkview digital mammogram
– 660 mm SID for high image sharpness
– Improves detection of subtle lesions and diagnostic accuracy
– Convenient digital compression control using a microcomputer
Compared with older machines, it compresses less, so there is a lower chance of implant rupture and less discomfort during the exam.
Who Needs
Mammography?
Cases that U&U mammography can detect
Complications of breast fat grafting
Distinguishing implant rupture from calcification
Early breast cancer screening
Checking for breast disease
Illegal silicone injection cases
Who should have mammography before breast surgery
If you have a family history of breast cancer
If you are 40 or older and have not had a breast examination in the past year
Long-term use of oral contraceptives for 5 years or more
Those with a history of breast augmentation, breast fat grafting, breast filler, or similar procedures
If you have not been screened since childbirth or breastfeeding
Source: Seoul National University Hospital medical information
Who Needs Mammography?
Cases that U&U mammography can detect
Complications of breast fat grafting
Distinguishing implant rupture from calcification
Early breast cancer screening
Checking for breast disease
Illegal silicone injection cases
Who should have mammography before breast surgery
If you have a family history of breast cancer
If you are 40 or older and have not had a breast examination in the past year
Long-term use of oral contraceptives for 5 years or more
Those with a history of breast augmentation, breast fat grafting, breast filler, or similar procedures
If you have not been screened since childbirth or breastfeeding
Source: Seoul National University Hospital medical information
