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Why do I have breast pain 4 years post Gynecomastia surgery and still have a lump?

nick2016Oct 17, 2016
The breast is tender to touch, and I cannot have my girlfriend place her head on it. Recently it has been more painful, slight redness and also been itchy. It is noticeably larger than my right breast. I am a little concerned about the possibility of breast cancer development (although rare). Its becoming quite distressing.

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Thanks for the question. I suggest you should meet your Board Certified Surgeon to talk this situation. Because it's better to wait 4-6 weeks because your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes, you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.

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