Fatty tissue accumulation

Hi Ladies
I am now 2 weeks post bilateral mastectomy with tissue expanders. The surgeon was able to insert 250ml of saline during the surgery and apart from feeling like I’m wearing a very tight metal boob tube! I feel good.

My incisions lie under my breasts and go right under my arms (Wise pattern). Just under my arms a lot of fatty tssue has accumulated and as well as feeling perculiar, looks awful. I know it is very early days but has anyone else experienced this? Will it settle down? I look as though I need liposuction!! I have my follow up in a weeks time where I know all my questions will be answered but I would rather be advised by ladies who have personal experience.

Thank you!

Carly x

Dear Carly

If you wish to discuss this further with one of our specialist nurses please feel free to call our helpline on 0808 800 6000 which is open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-2pm. Alternatively you can use our ‘Ask the Nurse’ service whereby you can email your query in to the team, you will find this service under the ‘Support for you’ tab at the top of this page.

Kind regards
Katie