Breast Implant Assessment and Screening

Our implant health assessment and screening consists of a breast ultrasound scan and an enhanced breast screening (3D mammogram), both of which are performed by one of our experienced consultant radiologists.

At Welbeck, we have enhanced the way we screen women who have breast implants. Our mammograms provide a cross-sectional view of the breast tissue, and we use a method called the Eklund Technique to assess more than 90% of your breast tissue. This allows for better visualisation of the natural breast tissue.

It’s crucial to be aware that it’s often not possible to screen 100% of the breast, but the more experienced the mammographer is, the better the chance of getting an accurate and representative image.

Our experienced mammographers know exactly how to position your breast and implant to achieve the most accurate image of the breast tissue. Every part of the breast, even the back, is very important to capture in the screening.

Offering ultrasound in addition to enhanced mammography, we’re able to effectively assess not only your breast tissue, but also the capsule of the implant and axilla to check for any changes and abnormalities.

Cancer can occur anywhere within the breast tissues and may be missed if the proper imaging techniques are not applied. Lumps and lesions in particular areas can go undetected, so it’s important to have your screenings with experienced radiologists like ours, as they can appropriately scan the entire breast.

We understand that many women who have implants fear getting their breasts screened, as there are lots of misconceptions surrounding it. But the earlier any problem is detected, the better, so assessment and screening are vital – and having implants shouldn’t stop you.

Implants consist of cohesive silicone, which is not prone to rupturing under compression; therefore, it cannot be an additional risk to the screening.

When performing your screening, we take into consideration the following factors: your age, where your implant is located, and where it’s placed (on top of or below the pectoral or chest wall muscle).

There’s no specific preparation needed; however, you may wish to wear clothing that’s easy to remove for the examination.

There’s no recovery time or aftercare needed with screening. Some women experience a little discomfort or pain during a mammogram, but this stops immediately after.

Bilateral 3D mammography: £315

Bilateral breast ultrasound: £368

3D mammography and ultrasound package on the same day: £525

We understand that having a breast screening can be a daunting experience. That’s why we’ve taken great care to ensure you feel at ease every step of the way. At Welbeck, our radiographers are experts in their field and are dedicated to providing world-class care to every patient.

With access to colleagues across other specialities, our consultants are also able to refer within the Welbeck ecosystem if needed to ensure you receive the best possible treatment as quickly as possible, all under one roof.

All appointments, testing, treatment, and follow-up appointments take place within our state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to deliver accurate diagnostics and advanced treatments.

This service is available to women of all ages, and we accept both self-referrals and referrals from clinicians for this service.

To book your screening appointment, get in touch with our Women’s Health centre. Your health is important to us, so we strive to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.