Breast augmentation

Breast augmentation for fibrocystic breasts: can it be performed?

10 June, 2024 · Updated on 7th October 2026

Updated on 7th October 2026 • Reviewed by Dr. Gustavo Sordo, plastic surgeon

Fibrocystic breasts are those that have small lumps or bumps inside them . This condition is usually caused by a hormonal imbalance. Therefore, they are benign breast changes and are not related to any inflammatory or cancerous processes. Many women wonder if they can have breast augmentation surgery if they have fibrocystic breasts.

This breast abnormality typically appears during a woman's childbearing years, with the highest incidence among women between 35 and 49 years old . It is especially prevalent among those who have the following characteristics: never having had children, having given birth to their first child later in life, following a high-fat diet, and exhibiting signs of obesity.

The treatment for fibrocystic breasts is individualized, as it is necessary to study the severity of each case and the various underlying causes. Therefore, treatment sometimes focuses on correcting dietary habits (emphasizing the elimination of coffee, chocolate, black tea, cola drinks, animal fats, and salt), while other times, hormone therapy is recommended.

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Recommendations for breast augmentation in cases of fibrocystic mastopathy

In the case of breast augmentation in a woman with fibrocystic mastopathy, it is recommended:

• Place the implant under the pectoral muscle so that it does not interfere with the patient's mammary gland or with gynecological check-ups (mammogram, ultrasound).
• Placing the implant through the submammary fold so as not to interfere with the breast in any case.
• Furthermore, If there is a large or painful fibrocystic tumor, it may be advisable to arrange with the plastic surgeon to remove the tumor during the breast augmentation, and take advantage of the surgery to remove it and have it analyzed.
• In very extreme cases, In those cases where the breast is completely invaded by cysts, the following is considered: mastectomy. subcutaneous, respecting the areola and the nipple, and reconstructing the breast by placing an implant in the same surgical procedure.

In order for breast augmentation to be a woman's ally in cases of fibrocystic breasts, it is best to go to a clinic with experienced professionals who only work with the best materials on the market and who perform these operations using the least invasive techniques. In this sense, Dr. Gustavo Sordo's clinic meets all these characteristics.

The women who visit her clinic will undergo the most advanced breast augmentation technique in the world: the "24h Recovery" procedure . This system uses implants made of cohesive silicone gel, which are tested on the patient's body with the help of a trial kit that creates the realistic sensation of a new breast size.

Furthermore, before undergoing the "24h Recovery" procedure, the patient will be thoroughly evaluated and informed of all the steps involved in the intervention . This operation employs an electromagnetic scalpel with a tungsten tip that controls coagulation using a "proactive hemostasis" technique , all under direct vision assisted by fiber optics. This results in a faster, less painful recovery period and minimal scarring.

In short, if you have fibrocystic breasts and want to undergo breast enlargement surgery in Madrid, go to Dr. Gustavo Sordo's clinic and make an appointment without obligation. The doctor will evaluate your case and propose the best solution to your problem.

Fibrocystic breasts do not preclude breast augmentation: it is a very common, benign condition. What it does require is a thorough preliminary evaluation —ultrasound and, depending on age and medical history, mammography—and documentation of the breast's condition before surgery. Patients' real concern is usually something else: whether the implant will make follow-up more difficult. And here lies an important technical distinction.

The plane in which the implant is placed influences the radiological study. In the subfascial or submuscular plane, the prosthesis sits behind the gland, allowing for good evaluation with standard displacement maneuvers and with ultrasound or MRI when necessary. Furthermore, the inframammary fold approach , which is our preferred method, does not penetrate the gland, thus minimizing alteration of the breast anatomy. Under these conditions, follow-up is performed without any issues.