Tendon under my boob? (Phtoo)

I get my patients ready for surgery by walking them through the process. Many times I'm asked about the wrinkle of skin beneath the crease incision. It is temporary and it's the tight skin. 

We see this from time to time after breast augmentation surgery. It always seems to go away over time. Make your surgeon aware so that they may re assure you about this.

You are having swelling in the connective tissue of the abdominal wall/breast interface. It is sometimes referred to as a Mondor's cord. It will resolve in time and may only when your arms are fully upraised. Occasionally a small injection of steroids helps to eradicate it a bit faster. Talk to your plastic surgeon. Best, Dr. ALDO

Thanks for your question! It is likely one of two things. Either a Mondor's chord related to a clotted vein under your skin or scar tissue band from a dissolving suture. Both are self-limited, meaning they will go away on their own. I would recommend you have an exam by your PS to reassure you that everything is healing well. Best of luck!

It appears that you have a "Mondor's Cord" under your breast.  A Mondor's Cord is actually a small vein of the chest wall, under the breast, with a clot in it, also called superficial thrombophlebitis. The good news:  it's not serious, and with time it will go away on its own.These small veins can cause discomfort, and Ibuprofen can help.  Thanks for sharing!