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?
Answer: Hard Areas After Breast Lift Normal
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.
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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.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Numbness in breast 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.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Numbness in breast 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.
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July 31, 2015
Answer: Firmness and numbness common after breastlift
It is very common to be firm and hard after a breast lift for the first several weeks. Lumpiness is also common. All of these things should go away with time. You should not need any more surgery for the scar tissue. It may take six months or longer for the numbness to go away but, in the end, your sensation should be pretty normal.
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Answer: Firmness and numbness common after breastlift
It is very common to be firm and hard after a breast lift for the first several weeks. Lumpiness is also common. All of these things should go away with time. You should not need any more surgery for the scar tissue. It may take six months or longer for the numbness to go away but, in the end, your sensation should be pretty normal.
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August 9, 2010
Answer: Hard lumps and bumps after breast lift.
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.
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Answer: Hard lumps and bumps after breast lift.
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.
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November 24, 2015
Answer: Hard and Numb Breast After Breast LIft 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.
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November 24, 2015
Answer: Hard and Numb Breast After Breast LIft 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.
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