Big breast lumps after breast lift and fat transfer

April 15, 2024
Asked By:Charming669067 in San Diego, California

Hello, I had breast reduction on one of my breasts, breast lift on both, and fat transfer to both back in April 2023. In February 2024, I had a revision breasts lift with the same surgeon. Before the revision, I noticed a hard lump in my right breast at 2 o’clock and the same in my left breast at 10 o’clock but they were small. 2 months after the revision surgery, the lumps have grown significantly.Ultrasound showed fluid Collec and both are 5cm*4cm*3cm and suggest fat necrosis. Should I do FNA?

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April 16, 2024

Answer: Fat necrosis

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 16, 2024

Answer: Fat necrosis

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 8, 2024

Answer: Evaluating Breast Lumps After Surgery

Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PhDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
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May 8, 2024

Answer: Evaluating Breast Lumps After Surgery

Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PhDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2024

Answer: Big breast lumps

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2024

Answer: Big breast lumps

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 23, 2024

Answer: Lumps

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 23, 2024

Answer: Lumps

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 18, 2024

Answer: Fat necrosis, fluid collection after surgery

Brian Bassiri-Tehrani, MDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
April 18, 2024

Answer: Fat necrosis, fluid collection after surgery

Brian Bassiri-Tehrani, MDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon

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