3 Months Post Sub-muscular Breast Augmentation. Cramping Feeling on Left Side. Mondors Cord?

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I am experiencing a cramping feeling on the side of my left breast. It hasn't changed in appearance and does not feel harder then before. While massaging to relieve the cramping feeling I noticed a cord like area inside my breast but it is not visible to the eye. Could this be mondors cord? I'm feeling a general soreness around the area.

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS · Answer

Mondor's disease or Mondor's cord is merely a thrombosed superior epigastric vein secondary to surgery done on the breast.  You could just call it a clotted vein, but I guess Dr. Mondor wanted his name on a disease.  Sometimes when you raise your hand over your head, it is annoying, but in reality, it is not much more than that.  A couple of Advil's a day should take care of most Mondor's cords.

	From your description, I would say "yes", you have Mondor's cords.  It resolves itself within 3 months or less.  I recommend staying away from underwire bras as this tends to increase the length of time Mondor's cords are present.

Leonard T. Yu, MD · Answer

Your description sounds like mondor's disease(cord).  If it is, it will generally resolve with warm compresses, possibly antibiotics, massage and time.  You may want to check with your surgeon to confirm this.

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery!

It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

Please ensure to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is crucial for healthy results.

It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place. Should a revision cross your mind, it is best to wait at least 6 months to a year before doing so.

Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.).

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