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Painful Lump in Chest After Vaser/Smart Lipo

trevort26Jan 2, 2011
It's now been three months since liposuction (Vaser/SmartLipo)to reduce my chest. Since the 2 month mark my right nipple has become increasingly sore and swollen, to the point that even a hug can hurt. The doctor suggested I try Advil for 20 days, then move on to antibiotics, as i have no fever. I am on day 7 of Advil and it has had 0 positive affect.Should I think about another opinion? Any idea what the lump could be?

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Dr. Richard H. Fryer, MD
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