Can Fibrocystic breasts still be painful and be felt under implants? (Photo)

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I had painful fibrocystic breasts before my lift and bam. I havnt felt anything in months except in my right breast. It is constant pain not coming and going. I feel something in there and its so sore. Could i feel a cyst? My breast isnt red or swollen but i do have a recurring spitting suture on the same breast. My ps has told me four times its normal without touching it even. With contracture my implant itself would be hard right? Would contracture hurt before it got hard? How do i kno its cst

John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

It is difficult to tell how far out from surgery you are based on the photo.  However, swelling and pain can be common if your surgery is fairly recent.  Also, technically, whether your implants were placed subglandular or submuscular, the fibrocystic breast tissue will still be above your implants.  Most surgeons use an absorbable suture for this surgery.  I use a monofilament suture as I feel it "spits" less often and is less prone to infections.  Finally, if your surgery is very recent, it may be less likely that you are experiencing capsular contracture.  Having said all this, your surgeon is the best person to evaluate your situation.  I would recommend you have an honest conversation with him or her and emphasize your concern and insist on a more thorough evaluation.  Your symptoms may be temporary and will resolve and your surgeon has made this determination but he/she may just need to convey this to you more thoroughly.  Communicate, communicate, communicate.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

Indeed you could be experiencing tenderness from either fibrocystic disease and/or ongoing recovery from breast surgery. Depending upon how far out you are from surgery and whether physical exam is conclusive, you may benefit from and ultrasound. Glad to help.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,I am sorry you are having discomfort with your right breast.  You should be aware of where your implants are located and their relationship with your natural breast tissue.  Your surgeon either placed your implants above or below your pectoralis muscle.  Regardless, your breast tissue is always above your implants.  This is important so that you can examine your breasts in the future.If you have an active cyst, it should be easily identified and followed. Best of luck!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Than seek an IN PERSON second opinion and examination where you are touched... A scan might help also...

Terrence Murphy, MD · Answer

First of all I am not sure what cst is.  Pain in one breast after breast surgery is not uncommon and usually settles down although 4 months is quite a long time.  Be sure to follow with yur surgeon to be sure nothing is being missed.  A cyst is a possibility and an ultrasound could help sort this out.  It likely is not capsular contracture.  CC is rarely painful without a change in appearance or feel.

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