What kind of accessory breast needs to be removed?

Accessory breast is a kind of abnormal condition of excess fat. In this case, patients need to pay attention to the treatment of their accessory breast in life. Because when the accessory breast has lumps and is painful, it may be a case of breast hyperplasia, which will affect the normal function of the breast and requires surgical removal. Only those cases of accessory breast can be surgically removed. You can learn about the contents of this article.

What kind of accessory breast needs to be removed?

Those with a family history of breast cancer; those who have abnormal lumps felt in the accessory breast and are suspected of having a tumor; those whose glands gradually enlarge and the pain worsens; those with obvious bulges in polymastia, etc.

How many days does it take to recover from breast removal?

After accessory breast removal surgery, the wound needs to be bandaged for 7-10 days. At this time, the incision is basically healed, the stitches can be removed, and normal work and life can be gradually resumed. But be careful not to engage in strenuous exercise or body collisions, as it will take some time for the internal structures to heal.

Precautions after mastectomy

1. There will be mild numbness and swelling in both upper limbs after the operation. You can raise both upper limbs appropriately to relieve discomfort. If you still feel obvious discomfort after lifting, or have unbearable pain in both upper limbs, please contact the surgeon in time.

2. Wear a cardigan after the operation. It is strictly forbidden to put on or take off a pullover by yourself, otherwise it may cause skin displacement and compression necrosis.

3. Do not lift heavy objects, do excessive activities or raise your upper limbs excessively within 1 week after surgery, otherwise it may cause skin displacement and compression necrosis.

4. Take oral antibiotics as directed by your doctor to prevent infection after surgery.

5. It is normal to feel slight stinging at the incision about 1 hour after the operation. You can take painkillers orally as appropriate. Be careful to avoid taking medications that may aggravate bleeding, such as medications containing blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing ingredients, in the first three days after surgery. If you don't understand or are unsure, please contact the surgeon before taking the medication. If there is persistent pain or bleeding from the incision, please contact the surgeon immediately.

6. It is recommended to use anti-scar treatment after surgery. Pay attention to sun protection within 2 months after the operation, avoid spicy food, and do not apply makeup on the incision.

7. Please come to the hospital to change the dressing on the first day after surgery, and come to the hospital to remove the stitches at the time agreed by the doctor.

What kind of accessory breast needs to be removed? Through the above understanding, we can roughly know that we should choose a regular medical beauty hospital to ensure the safety and good results of the operation.