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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Painful Lump year after Breast reduction
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
Painful Lump year after Breast reduction
by nervous287, Aug 11, 2009 05:42AM
It has been a full year this week since my breat reduction. Two weeks ago, i had pain in my right breast. I felt a big lump as well. I thought it was just because my period was suppose to start. Well my period has started and the lump is still there and very painful.
Is this normal? I have never had lumps or anything abnoral before the reduction. Could this be something to do with the surgery? Is it common?
Is this normal? I have never had lumps or anything abnoral before the reduction. Could this be something to do with the surgery? Is it common?
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Aug 12, 2009 03:20PM
, Aug 12, 2009 03:20PM
An breast lump, even if possibly related to another procedure like breast reduction surgery, needs to be evaluated. Either have your plastic surgeon or your primary case physician see and examine you. Your lump is most likely related to the previous surgery and not worrisome, but still needs an evaluation.
Member Comments (3)
by nervous287, Aug 13, 2009 10:30AM
To: Doctor
Saw the Doctor who did my surgery. He says its not related to the surgery and is most likely a cyst. He says if its still there in two weeks, i will have a mamogram (mammogram). It is extremly painful on touch..and is really pin-point pain. Could this be breat Cancer? Should i worry?
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Aug 14, 2009 10:33AM
, Aug 14, 2009 10:33AM
Painful lumps associated with the menstrual cycle are most likely benign fibrocystic cysts. However any lump should be fully examined with mammography, ultrasound, and/or MRI with biopsy, if appropriate.
