For the woman who is at high risk for developing breast cancer (primary or recurrent), the mastopexy might alter the histologic architecture of the breasts, which tissue change might interfere with the accurate MRI detection and subsequent treatment of cancer; the risks and benefits will be discussed in that setting.
Women who are at a higher risk for developing breast cancer (either initially or after recurrence) may experience changes to their breast tissue following mastopexy. These alterations could potentially interfere with the precision of MRI scans and the effectiveness of subsequent cancer treatments; risks and benefits will be explored in that situation.