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Bumps on Nipple After Breast Lift and Implants

asked 3 years ago by ajonesca in santa monica, ca
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 50,098 times
Tags: breasts, nipples, bumps

A month after breast lift (w/nipple reconstruction) and , I've noticed small lumps on my breast. They're about the size, shape and color (redness) of a pimple. I'm not sure if I ruptured something being too active too soon. It's also very hot where I am (100 deg today) and although I stay inside as much as possible, maybe it's a heat rash. Not sure what it is or what I did to cause it. Please help!

19 answers to Bumps on Nipple After Breast Lift and Implants

Bumps on nipple

Actually, these are a normal finding, unrelated to your breast surgery. They are called Montgomery's tubercles or Montgomery's glands of the breast. It's not a pimple or infection or post-op problem. In some women, they are simply a little more prominent. No treatment is required.

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryinflorida.com

They are Montgomery Glands

This is not at all unusual with the type of lift you had (called a circumareolar mastopexy). The circulation to the nipple and areolar is partially restricted by the scar all the way around the areola which make the areola and the glands of Montgomery swell. These are the bumps you are seeing. They will diminish as the swelling subsides. For a brief review of Mongomery glands click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glands_of_Montgomery

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Unlikely, but you might have a stitch abscess.

Hi! Where is your surgeon? What does she or he say? It's hard to tell from the picture. You didn't do anything, and you may be healing just fine. But one of the normal nipple glands (the bumps) does look red and might need to be lanced. See your surgeon!

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

They look like swollen Montgomery glands

Hello They appear to be swollen Montgomery glands, which are normal and were there prior to surgery. Wait until all your swelling goes down and review your preop photos. You may see those glands there already. If they are what I think they are, you have nothing to worry about. Do consult back with your surgeon.

Francisco Canales, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon

Not unusual

Hi, your bumps appear to be normal and likely are related to the persistent swelling. They do become a little more pronounced with swelling secondary to your surgery and possibly also the heat. I would mention this concern to your plastic surgeon at your next visit. I also agree with Dr. Kasden -- looks like a very nice result! Best wishes.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Poor photo but..

First, your result looks beautiful, so great for you! The photo is hard to interpret, with the steristrips etc. However, the bumps I see are on the areola. To me, I con't see redness or signs of infection. Therefore I think I am looking at Montgomery's glands. These are normal and not to worry about. You may not have noticed it previously, but they were there. sek

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Normal "bumps"

It is normal to have these bumps around you areola and they are called Montgomery's Follicles. It may be that these are more noticible since your surgery. As long as they are not red, draining , painful, etc., they should be fine. You can never go wrong checking in with your plastic surgeon though. Dr Edwards

Michael C. Edwards, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

www.medwardsmd.com

Could be normal after Breast Lift and Implants

A clinical exam would rule out any infection. To me, this seems like the enlargement of the montgomery's tubercles. These are natural occuring tubercles in the breast that show more during pregnancy or with swelling.The later could explain this finding.

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Ask your doctor

Please call your doctor about this. Your doctor is familiar with your case and he need to informed of your condition . call him and . It does not seems to be a major issue

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Montgomery Glands

I agree, they appear to be Montgomery glands. Normal little bumps in the areola skin surrounding the nipple. They become more noticeable and swollen after surgery. Please check with your local PS to make sure nothing else is occurring.

David Finkle, MD
Omaha Plastic Surgeon

Bumps on nipple after a breast lift with implant

The bumps on the nipple were always there. They are small glands that you don't notice much but swell after the surgery. They will go away with time. All the best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS

Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Looks fine

Ajonesca, The picture looks like a fine result and not unusual for a 1 month result. There is swelling in the glands within the areola, which is causing your concern. This is normal and will continue to resolve over time. Good luck!

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Bumps on nipple after breast lift may be Montgomery's Glands

Although you would have to rule out an infection (red, painful, drainage type symptoms), the bumps around the areola are called Montgomery's Glands or Follicles, which are naturally occurring show more during pregnancy or with swelling. In your case, the swelling post surgery has likely made them more noticeable. This is not unusual but if you have concerns, speak to your surgeon.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Montgomery glands on nipples

These bumps are called Montgomery glands and are normal for the breast tissue. They may be more prominent after an augmentation, but don't worry that they are a problem. Good luck to you. Frank RFieger M.D tampa Bay Plastic Srgeon. ... more

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after Breast Implant Surgery

The bumps you refer to often occurs after breast augmentation surgery and especially after the breast reduction or breast result. This should resolve in the next month or so as you continue to heal and recover from you surgery.

Ankit Desai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Areola bumps after breast augmentation very normal

From the photograph you've submitted, it looks like you have prominent Montgomery Glands of the areola, and this happens from swelling in most cases. This is very normal after augmentation, especially with mastopexy. As your swelling resolves over several months after surgery, the prominence of the glands should subside, making the area appear more normal to you again.

Amy M. Sprole, MD
Wichita Plastic Surgeon

Irregularites and redness is very common immediately after breast augmentation.

All operations trigger inflammation which is a major component of healing. The manifestations of swelling include redness, swelling, pain, and even regional warmth. It is nothing to be alarmed about. The trend, though, should be favourable over the weeks after the operation. Your surgeon will monitor your progress with you as he has overseen these things thousands of times before.