I’m 6 weeks post op. I have noticed for the past two weeks a small dimple on the right breast, most prominent when I raise my right arm. Is this muscle that needs to relax? Is this scar tissue? I started massaging it and developed the bruise you see. I think it’s related to the dimple. My doctor said he could send me for an ultrasound, but life is busy now — and if it will end up going away or if this is nothing to worry about, I would appreciate expert advice.
September 7, 2018
Answer: Breast surgery Good question! The area of concern appears to have some ecchymosis or bruising around it, leading me to believe that there may be a small blood collection underneath it, and this may be what your surgeon thought and why he offered an ultrasound. The reason the area moves up when your arms raised is likely due to your pectoralis muscle being tight, but i believe it is unrelated to your actual area of concern. Most times an area of blood or fluid this small with subside by itself, but I encourage you to continue to visit your surgeon regularly as a physical exam is necessary. best of luck!
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September 7, 2018
Answer: Breast surgery Good question! The area of concern appears to have some ecchymosis or bruising around it, leading me to believe that there may be a small blood collection underneath it, and this may be what your surgeon thought and why he offered an ultrasound. The reason the area moves up when your arms raised is likely due to your pectoralis muscle being tight, but i believe it is unrelated to your actual area of concern. Most times an area of blood or fluid this small with subside by itself, but I encourage you to continue to visit your surgeon regularly as a physical exam is necessary. best of luck!
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Answer: Before having to pay for an ultrasound (or any other test for that matter) you should know what information it will provide to your surgeon in his decision making process. If he is just fishing, its likely you're not going to get any information because most issues with augmentation can be diagnosed clinically. The dent is appreciable and knowing what you started with would help as sometimes pre-existing deficiencies become evident when the implant is pushing your tissue out. But let your surgeon do the worrying and provide you with recommendations when you are all healed.
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Answer: Before having to pay for an ultrasound (or any other test for that matter) you should know what information it will provide to your surgeon in his decision making process. If he is just fishing, its likely you're not going to get any information because most issues with augmentation can be diagnosed clinically. The dent is appreciable and knowing what you started with would help as sometimes pre-existing deficiencies become evident when the implant is pushing your tissue out. But let your surgeon do the worrying and provide you with recommendations when you are all healed.
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