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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Pain in my left breast 2 years after reduction
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Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
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Pain in my left breast 2 years after reduction
by booba29, Apr 15, 2009 10:39PM
I am 24 years old. I had my breast reduction in December of 2006. Today I found a very sore raised spot on the medial border of my anchor scar. It is very tender to the touch. I am concerned because up until now I have had no trouble with my breasts. The day I went back to my Surgeon to remove the sutures the nurse removed them with ease and sent me home. After I arrived and was able to take a shower I noticed that there were 2 sutures that were not removed. One was around my left nipple and another was on that medial border of my scar. My mother is a nurse and removed them with a sterile tweezers and I haven't had any issues up until today.
I'm curious, I keep hearing that the pain that I might be having is scar tissue built up, or a suture that is working it's way out, etc. etc. I do not have insurance at the time so I am not able to go into the doctor. My mother is a nurse and she will be looking at it tomorrow to give me her thoughts. If you have any insight to this, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
I'm curious, I keep hearing that the pain that I might be having is scar tissue built up, or a suture that is working it's way out, etc. etc. I do not have insurance at the time so I am not able to go into the doctor. My mother is a nurse and she will be looking at it tomorrow to give me her thoughts. If you have any insight to this, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Apr 16, 2009 12:11PM
, Apr 16, 2009 12:11PM
On examination, I could immediately diagnose and treat the problem. I can only speculate that have a suture abscess from a retained suture. The treatment may be to explore the area under local anesthesia and remove the retained suture. this should be performed by a physician.
