Is it normal to have lumps after breast lift with implants?

It is not uncommon to have some lumps in the breast after a lift. These are often related to scarring and in particular to underlying sutures. These generally resolve with time. This type of scarring is unrelated to the scarring that can cause capsular contracture and is not necessarily a sign that a capsule is developing.

Dear joanna o,

I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Breast tissue can by it’s nature be lumpy.
It’s also true that early scar tissue can feel firm and lumpy.
Some of this usually softens with time.
This is especially true for lumps related to early scar tissue formation and inflammation.
Feeling lumps in your breast after breast surgery should have no correlation with developing a capsule contraction.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD