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Feel Hard Lump Like Engorged After Reduction?

I had breast reduction 2weeks ago, now feel a hard lump on one side almost as i am engorged, it is above areola. There is no color change or bruising there. Is it normal and how do i make it go away?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by bettermeAG
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This should resolve on its own

Hardness after breast reduction surgery, especially in the first few months, is a normal finding. The hardness should be followed by the surgeon to monitor the healing progress. If the hardness does not resolve over a 6-8 month period, then further surgery may be needed if tenderness and severe hardness remain. In the majority of cases, the areas of hardness resolve on their own.
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“Hard Lump” after Breast Reduction?

Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure. You will be best off having your plastic surgeon evaluate the “hard lump”; differential diagnosis includes fat necrosis, infection, hematoma… Best wishes; hopefully you will be very pleased with the long-term outcome of the proceeds were formed.
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A hard lump two weeks after breast reduction might be a hematoma.

A collection of blood can feel firm two weeks after breast reduction. There are other potential causes as well. Most are observed and resolve with time. Checking with your plastic surgeon

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Its ok

If there is no pain, skin redness or pain then it is ok; give it time and it should improve.
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Breast Reduction and Lump at 2 Weeks Postop

If there is a change in size, this could be a hematoma and should be drained if amenable. This could be fat necrosis, hard to say without a physical exam.
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