An infection 6 months after a breat reduction is unusual. It could be a stitch absces that became larger, of an inclusion cyst that got infected. It really could be from almost anything like local trauma. The important thing is to treat it.
Infection after breast reduction?
I had breast reduction surgery 6 months ago and everything went great. I am very pleased with the outcome and the healing went well. However, two weeks ago, I noticed a hard lump under my right breast on the incision line that was very tender. I had a business conference that was a week long, so I didn't go see my doctor immediately.
By the time I returned, that lump was black and blue and was the size of a gumball. It was very painful. I called my doctor and was able to get into see her this morning. She cut it open and drained it and said it was full of pus. She has sent off the "gunk" to have it examined. When I asked her what could have caused this after 6 months, she didn't have an answer.
I exercise regularly and don't know if I could have caused this by lifting too much weight or if it is a fluke thing. Do you have any insight on what caused it and if it could be serious? The entire breast is now sore and painful. Thank you.
3 answers to “Infection after breast reduction?”
A: Delayed Infection after large Breast Reduction
Dear Rbhageman, Post surgical complication are usually classified as acute or delayed. Although infections, if they occur, are usually seen in the first few weeks after surgery, some uncommonly may be seen later on. This does NOT sound like a typical infection though. In your case, several things may have... more
A: It sounds like a suture granuloma
Hello, Suture granulomae are reactions to the suture used to close your prior surgery. You need to be followed by your surgeon until the wound closes and it may require a scar revision six months to a year later. You are unlikely to have done anything to make this happen.
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