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6 months post op, pain concentrated behind my nipple. Fat necrosis in my breasts?

August 14, 2021
Asked By:sophiesosas in Marina del Rey, California

I got fat transfer to my breasts 6 months ago. The pain went away after 2.5 months. At 4 months post op the pain returned. Soreness. Tenderness. From below the armpit to underneath each breast. I reached out to my doc and they said that since it had been 4 months since surgery it was unlikely to be linked to surgery. The pain started to subside so I went about my life. The pain returned and now it’s worse. Concentrated behind my nipple. Almost feels infected. Does this sound like fat necrosis?

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