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How long can it take for fat necrosis to show up?

Bstower488
I have breast augmentation done 77 days ago now and about a week ago I discovered a lump on my left breast. I've had an ultrasound done and they think fat necrosis could be one of the possible options. My question is, when does fat necrosis usually show up after surgery? Is it possible for it to show up a few months later? And last but not least, if it is Fat necrosis...how would I proceed? Does it just go away or is this something my surgeon will have to remove?

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