What is this little red mark same area outside nipple on both breasts (Photos)

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Hi. My surgeon advised me to start my massages at 14 days, which I did. At 16 days I noticed a little red mark on my left breast first, and now today at 18 days I noticed the exact same mark in the exact same spot on my right breast. I have had very sensitive nipples but I am not massaging too hard/roughly on the breast surrounding them like they showed me... the mark is not raised or itchy... what is this? Should I stop massaging? Will this go away? Should I go to my surgeon?

Robert P. Schmid, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! It's a little hard to judge from the photos, but one possibility is it could be the tail end of the stitches they used to close your skin, where they brought the needle out. If those red marks aren't around a suture line, then while they don't look serious, yes I'd have your plastic surgeon take a look at them. Best of luck to you!

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, based on your description and photo is it unclear to me what caused the mark.  I would suggest mentioning this to your surgeon.

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. The symmetrical position of the marks makes me think that it is from your bra. I've never seen this type of mark from massaging. Should not be an issue but your surgeon can take a look to verify. Best of Luck!

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry.  It is hard to advise without an exam and knowing exactly what surgery was done.  If is is so symmetrical, I wonder if your bra is irritating the breast in the same location?  Please check with your surgeon, and good luck.

Paul W. Papillion, MD · Answer

Hello, that's interesting... Looks like it could be some broken capillaries...but you need to be seen by your PS for eval and exam if you are concerned about the areas. Good Luck.

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