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?
Answer: Fat Necrosis Hello, a lump 3 months after a breast augmentation surgery could be many things. Where the lump is located? How large is the lump? If the lump is around the incision or areas of dissection...then sure, you can have resolving scar tissues, sutures, fat necrosis... but if the lump is away from any surgical dissection such as at the top of your breast...then the likely hood of fat necrosis maybe more in question. Bottom line, I would pay close attention to the area. Any if any concern persist about what this lump is... then you would most likely need further studies.
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Answer: Fat Necrosis Hello, a lump 3 months after a breast augmentation surgery could be many things. Where the lump is located? How large is the lump? If the lump is around the incision or areas of dissection...then sure, you can have resolving scar tissues, sutures, fat necrosis... but if the lump is away from any surgical dissection such as at the top of your breast...then the likely hood of fat necrosis maybe more in question. Bottom line, I would pay close attention to the area. Any if any concern persist about what this lump is... then you would most likely need further studies.
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Breast lump I appreciate your question.Im glad that you this worked up.If it fat necrosis it should go away on its own as your body breaks it down.There is a possible you may always feel it a bit though.If so, please have it examined yearly or if it changes.The best way to assess and give true advice would an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Breast lump I appreciate your question.Im glad that you this worked up.If it fat necrosis it should go away on its own as your body breaks it down.There is a possible you may always feel it a bit though.If so, please have it examined yearly or if it changes.The best way to assess and give true advice would an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz
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September 14, 2015
Answer: Fat necrosis Fat necrosis is usually seen within 2-3 months of surgery. It is rare with a breast augmentation though. It is much more common with a breast reduction or mastopexy. Fat necrosis usually does not resolve on its own but must be tolerated or removed surgically.
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September 14, 2015
Answer: Fat necrosis Fat necrosis is usually seen within 2-3 months of surgery. It is rare with a breast augmentation though. It is much more common with a breast reduction or mastopexy. Fat necrosis usually does not resolve on its own but must be tolerated or removed surgically.
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Answer: Speak to your plastic surgeon, it is best Hi,
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September 14, 2015
Answer: Fat necrosis You have asked very good questions, with difficult answers. Fat necrosis usually appears within a month of surgery and may take years to go away. Ideally it is reabsorbed by the surrounding tissue, although it is sometimes digested down to an oily substance that may be interpreted as a cyst mammogram or ultrasound. Also, it can harden and calcify, which also is difficult to read, because it looks like a solid mass on mammogram. It is never malignant, and is a problem only because you can feel it. If you are worried about it, your surgeon can remove it, but that requires a small surgical procedure. Best advice for now is to wait it out and see if it disappears on its own, depending on how much necrosis there is, and repeat the ultrasound in 6 months.
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September 14, 2015
Answer: Fat necrosis You have asked very good questions, with difficult answers. Fat necrosis usually appears within a month of surgery and may take years to go away. Ideally it is reabsorbed by the surrounding tissue, although it is sometimes digested down to an oily substance that may be interpreted as a cyst mammogram or ultrasound. Also, it can harden and calcify, which also is difficult to read, because it looks like a solid mass on mammogram. It is never malignant, and is a problem only because you can feel it. If you are worried about it, your surgeon can remove it, but that requires a small surgical procedure. Best advice for now is to wait it out and see if it disappears on its own, depending on how much necrosis there is, and repeat the ultrasound in 6 months.
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