I noticed a lump behind my incision (you can only feel it, not see it) and it is about the size and feel of a jelly bean. I am 6 weeks post op. Inframmamary incision. My surgeon examined me and said it is most likely some scar tissue around an internal stitch that is refusing to dissolve. Will it go away? Could this be a sign that I will get capsular contracture, since it’s my immune system’s doing? I hate massaging it as it makes me feel nauseous but I’m trying my best.
Answer: Firm area behind scar 6 weeks after breast augmentation What you are describing is a normal phenomenon and may or may not completely resolve over time. If it is directly behind the scar there’s really nothing to do. Scarred tissues do not always become as soft as unscarred tissues, especially not early on. That being said, scarred tissues are also only ever 70% as strong as tissue that was never cut in the first place. Therefore some mild thickening in the area is not necessarily a bad thing. I would not recommend doing anything to it, not even massage. Any scar needs to be given a whole year before the changes due to remodeling slow down or stop completely.
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Answer: Firm area behind scar 6 weeks after breast augmentation What you are describing is a normal phenomenon and may or may not completely resolve over time. If it is directly behind the scar there’s really nothing to do. Scarred tissues do not always become as soft as unscarred tissues, especially not early on. That being said, scarred tissues are also only ever 70% as strong as tissue that was never cut in the first place. Therefore some mild thickening in the area is not necessarily a bad thing. I would not recommend doing anything to it, not even massage. Any scar needs to be given a whole year before the changes due to remodeling slow down or stop completely.
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Internal suture Dear mcalawso,
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Internal suture Dear mcalawso,
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Knot/lump Hello and thank you for your question . This is not unusual, if it is a knot on a stitch it will dissolve or make it's way out. If it's scar tissue, it should over time , soften and flatten. This will not a factor with regard to capsular contracture.
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Knot/lump Hello and thank you for your question . This is not unusual, if it is a knot on a stitch it will dissolve or make it's way out. If it's scar tissue, it should over time , soften and flatten. This will not a factor with regard to capsular contracture.
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May 22, 2019
Answer: A little scarring around an internal suture has NOTHING to do with capsule formation it is not uncommon to get some scarring or thickening around an internal suture as it dissolves. it will almost certainly get softer over the course of a year (you need to be patient). This does not mean that there is anything wrong with your immune system! it also does not mean that you will get problems with capsule formation. i have done lots of BA and I am very puzzled why, massaging your own breast scar incision, should cause you to be so emotional upset that you get nauseated? i think you can force yourself do this twice daily for 1-2 minutes (eg when taking a shower) and it will probably speed up the scarring getting softer. however, even if you don't do this, it will gradually improve with time (think months, not days).david berman md
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May 22, 2019
Answer: A little scarring around an internal suture has NOTHING to do with capsule formation it is not uncommon to get some scarring or thickening around an internal suture as it dissolves. it will almost certainly get softer over the course of a year (you need to be patient). This does not mean that there is anything wrong with your immune system! it also does not mean that you will get problems with capsule formation. i have done lots of BA and I am very puzzled why, massaging your own breast scar incision, should cause you to be so emotional upset that you get nauseated? i think you can force yourself do this twice daily for 1-2 minutes (eg when taking a shower) and it will probably speed up the scarring getting softer. however, even if you don't do this, it will gradually improve with time (think months, not days).david berman md
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