Can a Car Accident with Direct Impact of my Stomach and Breast to the Steering Wheel and Seat Belt Effect my TT and BL?

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1mth 2 dys po involved in accident. Stomach & chest were slammed into steering wheel and jolted backed by the seatbelt, no air bag. stomach is much more swollen. the upper left side of the stomach sticks out larger than the rest of my stomach, lumpy,sensitive to touch, constantly burning sensation. Breasts opened in the crease area are throbbing in the opening & areola area. One breast has a lump on the side under the arm. Can an accident cause muscle separation? How soon can it be repaired?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

You certainly can suffer contusions after blunt trauma to the breast and abdomen but the should improve with time. The damage the operative result would require extreme trauma.

Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

It is certainly possible that you suffered some damage to your operative sites. You should see your PS for a full evaluation.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

Sorry to read of your accident. Assuming none of the catalog of problems listed was present before the accident, then you have the likely cause. 

	However, not much in the way of advice can be given online, other than the best advice--call your surgeon and set up an evaluation. All the best.

Lewis Ladocsi, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Glory4Me.  I am sorry about your accident.  If you are concerned about the effect of your injuries, I suggest you see your plastic surgeon.  You should be examined before and advice can be given.

Peter Fisher, MD (retired) · Answer

Sorry to here of your problems. Yes an accident can cause muscle seperation, but from your description, probably not. You probably either have a seroma or hematoma, although localized tissue swelling could look and feel the same. Breasts will probably be fine.

	Would strongly suggest seeing your Plastic surgeon as soon as possible and let him examine you.

Can a Car Accident with Direct Impact of my Stomach and Breast to the Steering Wheel and Seat Belt Effect my TT and BL?

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Answer: Yes, a car accident can affect the results of your surgeries

Answer: Yes, a car accident can affect the results of your surgeries

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Can a Car Accident with Direct Impact of my Stomach and Breast to the Steering Wheel and Seat Belt Effect my TT and BL?

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Answer: Yes, a car accident can affect the results of your surgeries

Answer: Yes, a car accident can affect the results of your surgeries

Answer: Accident

Answer: Accident

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