Few tender spots after breast fat transfer, 6 months post op - should I be worried?

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I have a few tenderness spots (a bit of pain/soreness when pressed) where I have liposuction, as well as a spot on top of my breast on one side, at the level of the armpit. I never noticed these because there is no feeling without being pressed. Wondering if this is alarming or not at 6 months.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear cime545,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went 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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would suggest going back to your surgeon and being examined just to make sure. An ultrasound can also be done if needed.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It’s a little hard to say without an examination and knowing your history. Some women have tender breasts as a baseline.  does the tenderness change during the monthly cycle?  can you feel the hard lump on the areas where it’s tender? If so it may represent fat necrosis or an oil cyst.  Most patients should be back to normal with no postoperative tenderness at six months but breasts can simply be tender as a baseline so it’s hard to say.

I recommend you follow up with your provider.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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