Hard lump near incision stitch after BA. Is it normal?

April 19, 2015
Asked By:Tp1222 in San Diego, CA

Hello, I had a BA done and I'm 2 weeks PO. I noticed a hard small lump near my stitches which is a crease incision. I barely started massaging this week. It's on my right boob and directly next to the end of the stitch. Thanks in advance!

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April 23, 2015

Answer: Hard lump near incision stitch after BA. Is it normal?

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April 23, 2015

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April 21, 2015

Answer: Swelling can cause lumps after breast augmentation.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 21, 2015

Answer: Swelling can cause lumps after breast augmentation.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 20, 2015

Answer: Probably a stich

Frederick W. Ehret, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 20, 2015

Answer: Probably a stich

Frederick W. Ehret, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 20, 2015

Answer: Normal healing

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April 20, 2015

Answer: Normal healing

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