I had a breast reduction in July of 2016 and not long after surgery noticed a hard lump and was informed by my doctor that it was fat necrosis. I massaged it regularly as instructed but, while it has gotten smaller over the past two and a half years, it has by no means gone away. After this long should I go to another doctor about getting some sort of removal or should I continue hoping it will just go away on its own
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February 6, 2019
Answer: What should I do if a fat necrosis lump has lasted over 2 years?
Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure. Areas of fat necrosis can be treated surgically; nonsurgical management is an option also. If the area of fat necrosis is small, it may take a few weeks or months to dissipate; for larger areas, it may take...
Hello, thank you for your question. Scoliosis involves an abnormal curvature of the spine, which is typically related to genetics and not overly large breasts. However, if the size of your breasts is causing back, neck or shoulder pain, a breast reduction may be an effective solution for you...
Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photos.There appears to be partial necrosis of the nipple-areola complex on one side. In terms of the shape, as you continue to heal in the several weeks, the bottom of breasts should round up slightly and have a more natural shape. You sh...