I had a prophylatic nipple sparring double mastectomy about 3 months ago. My plastic surgeon.PT and PCP are perplexed. All 3 professionals have no clue as to how I could have AWS cording when i had NO lymph node biopsy or removal. The cording in my arm has become more painful and pronounced and it's been 3mos. My physical therapist actually stopped massaging the area because it did not help.I am going in next month for my exchange but want to get this treated first. Thank you for any input
Answers (4)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
February 8, 2015
Answer: This is three-dimensional scar tissue from your axillary incision.
Tissue expanders are similar to a saline implant in which both come empty or as a silicone shell. The expanders are textured and thicker than a regular saline implant. They do have a metal backing behind the valve so when the tissue expander is being filled in the office, the...
With procedures and outputs. As long as the clear, yellow tinged fluid persists in great volumes, the drain is left in. You don't mention if you had implants replaced, and if so, whether implants were textured or smooth. In my clinical opinion and with my patients, I...
Thanks for your question.It's not possible to diagnose your breast pain. Even though your plastic surgeon is away, they should have another surgeon who is covering for them while they are on leave. IF not, you should see your local doctor who needs to do a physical examination.The key points to...
