I had breast implants on April 15th 2012. Two weeks after surgery I developed mondors cords. I have had the since and they are quite painfully. My breasts are no longer painful but the cords mak wearing any kind of bra uncomfortable. I have tried heat packs and also taken ibrubrofen but nothing seems to help. I was advised by my surgeon to always wear a bra but always feel uncomftsble. How long do they last and is there anything else I can do?
December 27, 2016
Answer: Mondors Cords After Breast Implants. How Long Do They Last, and What Can I Do? Thank you for the question. 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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December 27, 2016
Answer: Mondors Cords After Breast Implants. How Long Do They Last, and What Can I Do? Thank you for the question. 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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December 27, 2016
Answer: Mondor's syndrome after breast implants
Mondor's syndrome (or cords) are benign inflammation of the veins and lymphatics below the breasts - these are the veins that drain blood down from the breast towards the abdomen. It is usually self-limiting (although can be quite uncomfortable, as you describe).
Unfortunately time can't be hurried, and what you are doing, in terms of ibuprofen and massage are the only treatments that may help.
How long will they last? It is very individual, but usually no more than 2-months after surgery
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December 27, 2016
Answer: Mondor's syndrome after breast implants
Mondor's syndrome (or cords) are benign inflammation of the veins and lymphatics below the breasts - these are the veins that drain blood down from the breast towards the abdomen. It is usually self-limiting (although can be quite uncomfortable, as you describe).
Unfortunately time can't be hurried, and what you are doing, in terms of ibuprofen and massage are the only treatments that may help.
How long will they last? It is very individual, but usually no more than 2-months after surgery
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