I had a bilateral mastectomy 7 years ago. No reconstruction, chemo or radiation. Can I be suffering from scar tissue now?

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I had to have a Bi lateral mastectomy 7 years ago. No reconstruction, chemo or radiation. I was very blessed, well, anyway, my question is....can I be suffering from scar tissue this long after my surgery date. I wasn't told to massage the area at any time. I have tight feelings across my chest area, and now in the last couple weeks, I have developed some pain around and along the bottom of my scar. I went to the chiropractor and while I was being adjusted, I had a burning pain right where the ribs meet.

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend that you see your surgeon and have him properly examine you. There are other things that might be happening that could be treated and the person who originally created you is best to see you and figure out exactly what's going on. Best of luck .

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

I would return to your surgeon and get checked out. there are things that can be done for tight scars. also check to make sure nothing else is going on

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry.I
think your first step to be schedule an appointment with a Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon.You could still be a
good candidate for reconstruction either with expanders or with a flap.Scars can form after any surgery, but
massaging helps early on the postoperative period.As far as the burning, I would make sure you
follow up with your doctor just to make sure there is no recurrence of the
cancer.

Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. It might be scar tissue. However, I would recommend you return to the surgeon who performed the mastectomy for a thorough examination versus a chiropractor. Good luck.Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICSTriple Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Michael K. Obeng, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question.It is no doubt you have a great deal of scar tissue after a bilateral mastectomy.  It may have never bothered you before, but it can become a problem more as time progresses.I advise going in to a board certified plastic surgeon to be examined.  You have many, many reconstructive options for the scar tissue, and even for your breasts.  A scar revision can reduce and eliminate pain, and improve visually your results should you be interested. All the best,Dr. ObengBeverly Hills, CA

I had a bilateral mastectomy 7 years ago. No reconstruction, chemo or radiation. Can I be suffering from scar tissue now?

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