Pain and Lumps on Left Breast, How Can I Tell If It's Scar Tissue Or The Implant?

asked 9 months ago by lors316 in ireland
Latest answer by William D. Merkel, MD
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Tags: lumps, pain, scar tissue

im 6 days post op had 460cc overs, my right breast seems fine but my left is very tender and it feels like a i can feel the implant down the left side and wen i push it inwards the pain eases, is this scar tissue or is it the implant?? also just under the left side above the scar is very tender too

5 answers to Pain and Lumps on Left Breast, How Can I Tell If It's Scar Tissue Or The Implant?

Pain after surgery.

There has not been enough time for the tissue to completely heal after your surgery. Your surgeon definitely needs to examine you during a post op visit and he can determine the cause of your pain. But natural healing needs to occur first.

William D. Merkel, MD
Grand Junction Plastic Surgeon

Pain...

It would be unusual to have any scar issues only 6 days since surgery. The fact that it eases with pressure makes me think that this is likely muscle related. With these issues so early in your postoperative period, I would suggest a visit to your doctor just to make sure. Good Luck! Scott Newman, MD FACS

Scott E. Newman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.psurgery.com

Breast augmentation tenderness

At this time in your recovery your tenderness is likely related to normal inflammation expected after surgery. It is too early to have developed scar tissue. I would suggest patience, use of prescribed medication and continued follow-up with your surgeon. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com