Breast reduction & lift surgery Posted: 12-14-07 08:50am
Had breast reduction & lift surgery 23
July 2007. A total of 5 pounds was
removed from my breasts. Everything went
well except that within two weeks, my left
breast was swollen and had to be drained
of liquid (quite a lot). I felt relieved
except now just under my left arm on the
side of the breast, I have a good sized
hard lump (fat necrosis I assume). I know
this is most likely the remainder of the
liquid that just stayed in the breast.
Different info on internet says that these
lumps can take many months to go away and
other sights said that they are permanent
and have to be removed surgically...I had
a lot of breast tissue removed 980 grams
one side and over a 1000 grams on the
other. I am happy with the results except
for this large lump at the back of the
breast under the arm...any advice and
suggestions...any special creams (I am
using Vitamin E), that could help lighten
the scars. Thanks, I appreciate your
answer as soon as possible.
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Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Answer A3487 Posted: 01-10-08 02:54am
The lump that you describe could be one of
many things, including a swollen lymph
node due to breast inflammation after the
surgery. You can consult your GP and the
plastic surgeon that operated you for a
diagnostic examination, treatment, and
follow up.
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