I had a breast reduction surgery 8 months ago and now have this painful, very soft, reddish and purple swollen area on my incision between my nipple and bottom of my right breast and the skin stretched out and peeled over it! Had no exercise or physical pressure in that area. Is this a scar tissue, fat necrosis or suture granuloma? Will it gradually go away??
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December 22, 2018
Answer: 8 Months Post Breast Reduction Surgery - Could this be a Scar Tissue, Fat Necrosis or Suture Granuloma?
Based on your photos, you are a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. This surgery will help to reshape your breast and you will be able to move comfortably as your proporion will improve. To start the process, you should contact a Board Certified Surgeon. I wish you all the best.
A breast reduction can decrease your breast size to almost any degree. You can go from a DDD or GG down to almost any smaller size. Your choice depends on just what you think will make you comfortable physically and mentally. You can be reduced down to an A cup size or just to the next sm...
A small opening such as what you described is not uncommon after a breast reduction. It typically heals well with minimal home care. Contact your surgeon just to inform her/him and get clarification on post operative wound care.
