Is hardness normal 2 weeks after breast reduction?

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Is it fat necrosis? I am a little over 2 weeks post op breast reduction. I have hardness (it feels like thick tissue or one long lump) all along the bottom of my breasts, close to where the underwire of a bra would be. It is under the anchor incision but also extends beyond it. I’m scared it’s fat necrosis. Can this be a normal part of healing? Everything looks normal from the outside.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Keep in mind that your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to providing you with accurate assessment, advice, and (hopefully) meaningful reassurance.  Some firmness along the scars can certainly be a normal part of healing; scars tend to soften (and improve in appearance) over the course of the first year post and beyond.  Fat necrosis is also possible but usually not localized to incision lines;  often this results in firmness in the "central areas" of the breasts. Again, best to follow up with your plastic surgeon for accurate assessment. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very please with longer term.

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Is hardness normal 2 weeks after breast reduction?

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