Hard pea size lumps 6 weeks post gyno surgery a concern? Can gland grow that quickly?

Question

I had gland excision and lipo on both sides with a very reputable surgeon. First 2 weeks were great as my chest was very flat. Have worn the comp vest since the day of surgery but my chest has really started to fill out. Very worried abt these 2 pea size hard lumps. 1 directly under the right nipple and 1 an inch away. I have read about scar tissue but can scar tissue can be a pea shape like that. The lumps are sore to touch. concerned it's regrowth due to an underlying issue I'm unaware of.

Matthew A. DelMauro, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) It is still early after your surgery. Swelling often takes 3-6 months to resolve. Scars and nodules often (but not always) soften with massage and with time. Be patient, and follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.

Charles R. Nathan, MD, FACS · Answer

Most likely the gland is not growing back at this point.  Fat necrosis from the lipo can be firm at this point and takes up to three months to completely resolve.  Follow up with your surgeon.

Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Hard pea sized lumps so soon after surgery are invariably small haematomas and resulting scar tissue which should flatten out in time. Glandular tissue should not regrow so quickly.
If you have any ongoing concerns I would suggest you see your PS for advice and reassurance.

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Hard pea size lumps 6 weeks post gyno surgery a concern? Can gland grow that quickly?

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