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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2005; 38(02): 100-104
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1699114
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Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Mammograms in cosmetic breast surgery

M A Shiffman
1101 Bryan Avenue, Suite G Tustin, California 92780
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Publication Date:
15 January 2020 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Mammograms are necessary as preoperative preparation for breast surgery in certain patients. There is a definite need for mammograms preoperatively in patients over 40 who should be obtaining mammograms on an annual basis. Under the age of 40 mammograms are up to the discretion of the surgeon. Postoperative mammograms should be obtained as a baseline 6-12 months after breast surgery.