Feeling a small lump near my right areola 4 months after breast augmentation. What could it be? (Photo)

Thanks for your question!
Give your surgeon a call for guidance. You can see your family physician or gynecologist to have this looked at. Best wishes!

Any lump in the breast should be thoroughly examined. Because you recently had cosmetic breast surgery it is likely a benign issue either with the implant or the surrounding capsule. Nonetheless, I recommend you get a medical professional to evaluate it.

Always best to check with your surgeon. If they can't be reached check with a local surgeon. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Dear DolceCookie,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

It could be your implant or a variety of things. I would suggest meeting with your medical doctor and being examined or going back to your surgeon.

If you are not able to visit with your plastic surgeon or a colleague you should make an appointment with your primary care physician or who you see for breast health. After an examination it can be determined if anything further needs to be done.

A lot depends on what incision was used to place the implants. If the lump is close to the incision, then that would explain the lump if not all new breast lumps should be evaluated.
I generally do not recommend traveling long distances for elective surgical procedures. For routine breast care, you can probably follow up with your primary care doctor or OB/GYN.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD