Firm breasts and breast milk 3 months post op. Do I need surgery again? (Photo)

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I had my breast redone after 11 years and 2 kids & capsular contracture in my left breast. At my 2 mo post op the dr said I was firm and it looked like I had cc in both breasts developing and need surgery again. I also had breast milk develop out of nowhere after surgery, I did have a baby 6 months prior to my BA. Never breastfed. It still won’t go away. I’ve been massaging and sleeping on them. Was my dr speak too soon? My left is larger than my right.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

You may have capsular contracture. Producing some milk after a surgery is not incredibly uncommon as there is stimulation of the nerves to the nipple-areola complex from stretch. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training and experience to tackle this type of problem in a safe and efficient manner. Best of luck!

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

It appears you have CC. One reason is that your surgeons keep using a periareolar incision which puts you at highest risk for it. Galactorrhea can occur and the connection to this phenomenon and your capsular contracture is bacteria, hence the need to address your issue with an inframammary incision.

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and posting appropriate pictures. You may very well be a good candidate for non surgical capsular contracture treatment called Aspen ultrasound.  In this treatment most patients develop resolution of a grade 4 to a grade 2  contracture after 10 non surgical and non painful sessions.  Please look for providers close to you and seek a consultation for this procedure. Of course surgical correction is the gold standard but this is a great option for patients that wish not to have surgery initially.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Celebrated508547,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Producing milk after having a child is common and may not stop until menopause. An examination is needed to see if you do have capsules.

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