Hard lumps post op

[radio-boy]

Im one week post op, and the incisions seem to be healing nicely, however under the skin are some very hard lumps, its almost as if i have a constant rock hard nipple erection  

The hardness is quite big, and still giving me a look that i dont really like. Are these bumps likely to break down? if they do, will they just turn into flesh/fat, or am i likely to see in improvement in flatness? a big improvement, a slight one, or non at all?

already i feel like i dont have "boobs" at it doesnt feel fatty, its more firm and less wobble, but that might be down to the bumps as mentioned. My chest is certainly a good distance from being flat, and still visable under Tshirts, but i feel better when topless.

[radio-boy]

Nobody?

[geg100]

it could be anything mate to tell you the truth.if you are worried you should get in touch with the hospital at hand just to be on the safe side.

[Robin_G]

I had that a little and I honestly think the massage helped in that respect, although it could have just coincided with it gradually correcting itself

I'm getting on for 3 months post-op now and I'd also say I'm far from perfect but am miles better and still noticing little improvements here and there

I think someone on here said that the final 10% of the healing process actually takes the longest amount of time and that certainly seems to carry some element of truth

[radio-boy]

Looks like we are in the same boat then Robin. Who did you go to for surgery?

Im now 2 weeks post op, and had the dressings off for about a week now, and i really do feel much better, whilst still being far from perfect. I feel like i dont have "breasts" anymore.

Hopefully i will still see some improvements.

[Hypo-is-here]

What type of surgery did you have in the end?

[uk2000]

those hard lumps are normal u speak of.  its because scar tissue forms there frm the incision.  just massage and it will go away in time.

[Robin_G]

Hi Radio Boy

I had the procedure done with Mr Levick

Come to think of it, I think sometime round about now might well be a good time to go back and see him actually as I've not had any kind of check-up or discussion since I left after the op really

I'm not as good as I might be, but he's definitely dealt with the worst of it and I don't feel so self conscious anymore

Hope your healing continues to go well mate

[geg100]

i have rang levick up and seeing him next week on fri 5 may for some steroid injections to improve the scarring issue i have.been 6 months and still there and not really decreased much.will letr you all know how it goes

[irish_dude]

Same with me radioboy.

The hardness will go down. Give it *at least* three months.

Regarding the constant erect nips....give it as least a year. I still have them after 10 months post op as all the nerve tissue hasn't healed yet (still a bit numb, but improving all the time).