Hard knot above left breast/under creases of both. Is it common to develop lumps/knots 9 months after breast reduction/lift?

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I noticed a hard knot/lump above my left nipple that is causing me concern. I feel other lumps/knots along the crease of this breast as well as my right breast. How can I tell the difference between a lump that can develop after a breast reduction/lift or something more serious? I have an appoint next week to see my PS who specializes in problem breasts. I have a mammogram scheduled for tomorrow at the local hospital.

James D. Frost, MD · Answer

You are doing just what you need to do.  You have a mammogram scheduled and an appointment with your plastic surgeon to follow.  You can't really tell yourself so let your surgeon guide you to know what is "normal" and what needs to have additional evaluation.  My advice to patients after a breast reduction is to treat any lump as suspicious and to never assume that it is "just from the reduction".

Hard knot above left breast/under creases of both. Is it common to develop lumps/knots 9 months after breast reduction/lift?

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