We recommend at least a week and up to three to four weeks away from work, depending on your job. Over two million women have breast implants, and there is no evidence that implants cause cancer. If a tumor is found following augmentation, breast biopsies can be done in the vast majority of cases without injury to the implant. The surgeon should of course be advised about the implants. It is also adviseable to tell your dentist or oral surgeon about the implants before having dental work, as antibiotics should be taken before any procedure.
Many patients ask if having implants makes it more difficult to detect a breast cancer.
In fact, women with implants tend to be more aware of their breasts and examine them more frequently. Because the breast tissue is pushed outward more with implants in place it may be possible for smaller tumors to be more easily detected. When having mammograms it is important to tell the technician about the implants. Special views and techniques are used for mammography in implant patients, and you should ask for someone who has experience with this. If there is a conflict between yourself and that person regarding surgery it may be adviseable for both of you to come in and speak with the Doctor.