Hard and Numb Breast After Breast Lift - is It Normal?

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I had a breast lift 1,1/2 weeks ago. They had to go twice in my right breast as I developed a hematoma, which they had to drain (its fine now, hardly any bruising/swelling). My left one seemed fine, until recently I notice it to be harder and somewhat numb inside the nipple area, with sign. more bruising. 2 days ago nurse told me it might be a scar tissue and I should massage the hard bumps. Can it still be a hematoma, and/or will I need additional surgery to remove it and scar tissue?

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD · Answer

It is normal after a breast lift to have a few areas that are firmer than the others. You probably developed a little bleeding around the areola area, which has turned into some bruising and a little collection of blood.  These things usually resolve on their own as long as they are small enough.  I would keep my eye on it, and as long as it is not getting any bigger, then I would just ice 20 min on/off.  If it does appear to get bigger or more painful, then I would let your surgeon know at once.  I hope this helps.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

It would be best to speak with your plastic surgeon who is most familiar with your surgery and expected recovery. It is quite possible that this is a normal response to your surgery.Tingling, burning or shooting pains, which will disappear with time and should not alarm you, indicate regeneration of the sensory nerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage helps.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

In general, areas of blood may cause the surrounding tissues to form more scar tissue (called fibrosis) and to possibly cause fat death (necrosis) which present as firm hard nodules. Many of these will be resorbed by your body while others may need to be excised in order to achieve removal.

Jeffrey Weinzweig, MD, FACS · Answer

After having a breast lift done it is common for patients to experience numbness which is rarely permanent. This should improve within the next 6-8 weeks. Some people experience some firmness as well and this is not uncommon after a breast lift. It will take some time but will eventually resolve.

Colin Hong, MD · Answer

Hardness to the breasts immediately after breast lift is very common. It usually improve within a few weeks to few months. Because skin and breast tissue are incised during the procedure, numbness is also expected but it should improve after a few months.

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