Should I be worried about mondor's cord?

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I believe I have mondor cords I am three weeks out from breast augmentation. What should I do

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

Hard to say without a photo or exam.  A Mondor's Cord is a clot in a vein.  It usually resolves with time.  
It should not effect the result of the breast surgery.  Always best to 
let your board 
certified plastic surgeon know what is going on with your recovery.

Rigo J. Mendoza, MD · Answer

This is a small clotted vein, usually occurs under the breast or on the outside.  It will usually go away on it's own but it can take a couple of months.  You can do warm compresses and ibuprofen or other NSAIDS for the discomfort.

Clayton L. Moliver, MD · Answer

Absolutely not. I see it my breast aug patients all the time. Apply heat. Take anti inflammatories (if OK with your surgeon) and don't worry. It goes away in time.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

Advice--discuss with with your surgeon.This represents a small clotted vein, and these pretty much always resolve. If symptoms occur, ibuprofen works well. Best wishes.

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