I am about 3 weeks post op and everything is healing nicely. however, when i stand with correct posture or raise my arms above my head a line appears below my incision. it is very prominent on my left and there are actually 2 on my right but they arent really bothering me. the one on the left causes a painful streching feeling when raising my arms. after looking at the photos... i feel like its something with the stitching, how do i make it go away?
Answer: This is Mondor's cord or phlebitis. This tender cord or band (that feels like a sore tendon) is immediately below your incision, which cut through one of several superficial veins in this area. See Dr. Aldea's answer also. The vessel or vessels are divided by your incision, coagulated at the time of surgery, and remain clotted and tender to stretch or touch for several weeks until your body can dissolve the old blood, replace the non-flowing vessels with scar tissue, and adequately soften and mature the scar inside the vessels as well as in the incision.
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Answer: This is Mondor's cord or phlebitis. This tender cord or band (that feels like a sore tendon) is immediately below your incision, which cut through one of several superficial veins in this area. See Dr. Aldea's answer also. The vessel or vessels are divided by your incision, coagulated at the time of surgery, and remain clotted and tender to stretch or touch for several weeks until your body can dissolve the old blood, replace the non-flowing vessels with scar tissue, and adequately soften and mature the scar inside the vessels as well as in the incision.
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Answer: Band post BA This line is usually a cord of thickened scar tissue seen sometimes in the early phase post BA. it may be painful and tender initially. Mondor's disease is similar and involves inflammation of small veins here. Apply topical crew like Hirudoid ( used for haemorrhoids ) and it may help
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Answer: Band post BA This line is usually a cord of thickened scar tissue seen sometimes in the early phase post BA. it may be painful and tender initially. Mondor's disease is similar and involves inflammation of small veins here. Apply topical crew like Hirudoid ( used for haemorrhoids ) and it may help
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October 5, 2015
Answer: Transient, could resolve with time. The band that’s noted in your post-operative picture is occasionally
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October 5, 2015
Answer: Transient, could resolve with time. The band that’s noted in your post-operative picture is occasionally
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February 19, 2018
Answer: What is This Line Beneath my Breast Augmentation Incision? Thank you for the question. Your photographs demonstrate Mondor's veins ( inflamed veins). Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to making accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations. The use of anti-inflammatories and warm compresses may be helpful to expedite resolution (check with your plastic surgeon). Resolution of this inflammatory process may take several weeks/months.Best wishes.
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February 19, 2018
Answer: What is This Line Beneath my Breast Augmentation Incision? Thank you for the question. Your photographs demonstrate Mondor's veins ( inflamed veins). Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to making accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations. The use of anti-inflammatories and warm compresses may be helpful to expedite resolution (check with your plastic surgeon). Resolution of this inflammatory process may take several weeks/months.Best wishes.
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May 1, 2011
Answer: Vertical Line Under Breast = Pull from a Stitch or a Clotted Vein
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May 1, 2011
Answer: Vertical Line Under Breast = Pull from a Stitch or a Clotted Vein
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