Iam 10 weeks post opp breast augmentation and tummy tuck. Under my breast along the incision line there are a few hard lumps that hurt when I wear a bra or oush on them. Are they stitches poping through and will they go away??
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December 14, 2019
Answer: 10 weeks post op, are these stitches popping through?
CC rates are variable and dependent on technique (above or below the muscle, through the nipple or armpit vs under the fold) and type of implant. In studies, the rates were over 20%with one brand of implant and even higher when placed above the muscle and done through a nipple incision. The good...
Your muscles should relax over time. Discuss your healing with your surgeon. He may want you to go bra less for a few weeks. If the breast implants to not settle into the pocket, a revision may be needed. Best wishes!
Thank you so much for your question about your breast implants.This is such a frustrating situation.I suspect you had Cushing's disease before your surgery - which hormonal changes from surgery made worse. Or you were given iv steroids during surgery to prevent nausea, and this triggered...
