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Problems After Breast Augmentation: What Can I Do?

asked 1 year ago by sarah304jane in Pittsburgh, PA
Latest answer by Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Question viewed 1,780 times
Tags: pain, stretched

Breast Augmentation 2 Weeks Ago, and I Just Noticed This Under my Breast when I Stretch Back. They Def Hurt.

18 answers to Problems After Breast Augmentation: What Can I Do?

Mondor's Cords after breast augmentation

Hello and thank you for the question. As well described by my colleagues, the vertical lines you are seeing under your breasts are Mondor's Cords (inflammation of blood vessels). They are generally self-limiting and resolve with time. Warm-compresses may be utilized to treat them. If you are truly stressed, follow up with your surgeon. Kindest Regards, Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.BeverlyHillsCosmeticSurgeon.com

Mondors Cords After Breast Implants

You have Mondors Cords. They are inflamed blood vessels and are self limiting(they will go away on their own). Warm compresses and NSAIDS will help with your symptoms. Keep your appointments with your surgeon and they will follow this with you.

Douglas L. Gervais, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

Bands under the breast after breast augmentation

If you had asked your plastic surgeon I am sure he would know that these bands are typical after a breast augmentation with an incision under the breast. They are small thrombosed veins near the incision. They go away in about seven to ten days. There is nothing to worry about. Warm ( not hot) compresses and ibuprofen can help them to resolve. All the best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS

Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Cords post op aug

This is no problem.there are a couple of veins under the breast in this area and they get inflammed and cause these cords which usually go away in time.

Robert Brueck, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Marks under the breast after augmentation.

These are common after inframammary incisions for breast augmentation. Given time, they usually go away completely.

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants - Mondor's Cords and Pain Post-Op

HI sarah304jane in Pittsburgh, PA, Very common; most likely Mondor's cords and/or temporarily distorted tissue around the incision. 1) You should stay in touch with your PS 2) These should resolve on their own over the next few weeks. Massage may help but I've seen this many times, and it's gone away on its own whether or not the patients did anything to it. They are typically uncomfortable but that, too, should resolve on its own. Good... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

As mentioned by everyone here this is a Mondor's cord and should resolve on it's own with time.

David E. Kim, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

This is usually a self limited problem, Antiinflammatories and warm compresses as well as time and this should resolve

David L. Abramson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.drabramson.com

Tender cords under breasts after augmentation.

These cords, called Mondor's cords, are inflamed veins in the skin under the breasts that are stretched after the surgery. They are completely harmless and will resolve over time. For now, some warm compreses and anti-inflammatory meds like ibuprofen or naproxin will decrease the discomfort.

Bruce Genter, MD
Abington Plastic Surgeon

www.drgenter.com

Mondor's phlebitis or Mondor's cords require NO treatment at 2 weeks post-op breast augmentation.

These tender, inflamed, tendon-like bands or cords are called Mondor's cords. They are commonly seen in breast implant patients who have inframammary incisions, which cut through the superficial thoracoepigastric vessels, causing them to form tender clots. BTW, these clots can't travel and cause heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary emboli; rather, they are more like the tender irritated vein you sometimes get in you hand from an IV medication which damages the vein, causing it to clot... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

After breast augmentation.

The band you see in your skin under the incision when you raise your arms is common. It is formed by the deeper stitches pulling on a layer of tissue called Scarpa's fascia, which is present under the skin. This generally resolves in a few weeks.

Steven Goldman, MD
Cleveland Plastic Surgeon

www.drgoldman.com

Mondor's cords

It looks like you have Mondor's cords which are usually treated with warm compresses and NSAIDS. They usually are self-limiting.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Cords after surgery

The situation you show in your photos is common. It resolves spontaneously but may benefit from massage, mild heat and NSAIDS. Speak to your doctor and don't stress.

Beverly Friedlander, MD
Short Hills Plastic Surgeon

Mondor's Cord; no need to worry!

Mondor's Cord is inflammation of a blood vessel. It isn't considered a "risk", per se. It heals on it's own, and causes no permanent damage. The small vein that's visible is called Mondor's Cord. Mondor's Cord is not a complication. It resolves on it's own. Ibuprofen and warm compresses may be used for discomfort, which is usually fairly minor. One or more "cords" may be present, and is may also be seen in the arm (extending from the armpit... more

Richard L. Dolsky, MD
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation mondors cords

This is a well- described issue. It is caused by thrombosed veins and can look and feel strange but they are self limiting. This means that there is nothing for you to do and this should go away with just light massage of this area. In case there is pain, you can take an anti-inflammatory medication. Be patient with this and make sure that the surgeon is aware as well so that he/she can follow this along with you. Good luck

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD
Voorhees Plastic Surgeon

Mondor's Cords

Sarah, You should follow up as scheduled with your plastic surgeon as scheduled but these lines are small veins that are called Mondors Cords. The can be treated with warm compresses, a non-steroidal antiinflammatory medication as directed and most importantly, with time. They should resolve over time and typicall require no treatment. Dr Edwards Note: Dr. Edwards cannot give advice about specific medical problems nor should answers provided by Dr. Edwards be substituted for a... more

Michael C. Edwards, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

www.medwardsmd.com

Pain post- surgery

It is normal to have pain at this point in your recovery. Continue light stretching and issue should resolve.

Michael A. Fiorillo, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Marks under breast after augmentation

The lines that you are seeing under your breast are quite common after a breast augmentation. You do not need to worry about them, they will go away with time.