I had a breast augmentation in February with silicone implants and everything has gone very smoothly so far. However now one of my nipples for the past few days is very tender to touch, constantly erect and I feel an ache/pain behind it and sometimes an ache in the side of the breast. It kind of reminds me of when I had mastitis a few years ago while breastfeeding. Could this be mastitis ? Worried about infection. Thanks for your time.
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Hi mischivd28,
I understand your concern. However, it is difficult to provide you with an accurate answer to your question with online consult. It is best that you visit a board certified plastic surgeon, so you can be properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more...
It is not unusual for the incisions and the tissue around the scar to feel hard and it is also not unusual to be able to feel the edge of a stitch. Best to run this by your PS.
Hi christinahall18, I am sorry to hear about the complications that you are experiencing. It is best that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post op care and management for faster healing and recovery. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
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