I need to have an MRI done. I had a bilateral mastectomy 5 years ago. Why are they asking me to come in between day 7 and 14 of my menstrual cycle if I technically don't have breast tissue?
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Some surgeons feel the blood supply to the nipple is strengthened if some of the tissue under the nipple is removed a few days/weeks before the actual Mastectomy. This is somewhat controversial as even when a nipple delay is performed, some surgeons still see their patients' nipples have poor...
More information on why this has been recommended would be helpful- are you positive for a genetic mutation? We don't recommend that pregnant patients undergo elective mastectomy surgery.
Most likely this is a fluid collection or perhaps a collection of congealed blood called a hematoma. Neither are dangerous, but can make the site uncomfortable. While your body will take care of the swelling eventually, no matter the cause, you may feel better faster if a liquid portion can be...