What are the 2 small red spots (red areas) on my left inner breast? (Photo)

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I had breast augmentation surgery 10 days ago, everything seems fine, just discovered those 2 small red spots(small red areas), are those hematomas? Should I be worried about those spots? I also wanna note my left breast has a dull slight pain/numbness/tingling.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. From your photos, this does not seem at all alarming. This may just be a little skin irritation from either surgical tape or maybe from some slight perspiration while wearing compression garment. If you are concerned, I would follow up with your surgeon. Best of luck and congratulations on your new procedure.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This are not hematomas they look like your breasts are irritated from a dressing or bra, I would not worry about it they will resolve on their own.

Maisam Fazel, MA, MBBChir, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question. These spots do not seem alarming at all. They may have been there all along but are simply more noticeable now as the skin is stretched. They may also be related to your dressings. In any case, they are not haematomas.

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question. Those spots are not hematoma. They could be a reaction to tape, surgical prep, etc or totally unrelated to your surgery. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

Daniel Thomas, MD · Answer

The red spots in the photos do not represent a hematoma and are more consistent with skin irritation from sensitive skin following your procedure. No treatment is required except ensuring that your postoperative garment edge is not pressing directly on the area. The symptoms you are describing in the left breast are not uncommon, and if they are not associated with increased swelling or fever they most likely have no real significance at this point. They should resolve over time. The only other thing to keep in mind is that breast pain is different from chest pain. Chest pain, with or without shortness of breath, needs to be addressed right away and is best done in the hospital setting.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Those spots are not a sign of hematoma. They could be an issue with a rash or reaction to the surgery prep. Talk to your surgeon about it. Good luck. Dr. Aldo

Badar Jan, MD · Answer

Red spots on the breast can be caused by an irritation of the skin. It does not look like an allergic reaction. Occasionally I see patients with very sensitive skin have mild reactions to the numbing injections I used for post operative pain relief. I expect this will gradually improve over the next several days. 
Best wishes,
Dr. Jan

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

Those are not hematomas. They are probably just irritation from the dressing or tapes that you used and are most likely to resolve on their own.

MyChi Le, MD · Answer

First of, if you are truly concern about these spots, I am sure that your surgeon would be more than happy to either evaluate you in person or maybe even with the pictures above.  With what I can see from your pictures, these do not appear to be too concerning and are unlikely to be hematomas.  If they get worse then I would highly recommend speaking to your surgeon.

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