Indentation after lumpectomy

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Hello - first post - 45 / single -I had a lumpectomy in October in my right breast followed by radiotherapy in December. I’ve kind of left my body to it - noticed hardness around the incision so assumed scar tissue. But the last few weeks I’ve noticed the underside / inside of the breast being lumpy and not full in comparison to the left. It’s not small lumps - almost as if the inside has shrunk and doesn’t fit the skin is the best description I can give. Also whether I wear a sports bra or normal one , it leaves indentations on the right breast but not the left.  Any thoughts ? I’m due to see my surgeon again in May but it’s freaked me out a bit. 

  • Hi Allchange

    I had lumpectomy April 2018 and mine has hard lumpy areas and indentations......mine still changing after all this time.

    Our breasts are like a construction site after surgery.

    Scar tissue and dents etc are common....i too get dents with different bras.

    Mention it to your surgeon......they can offer a type of reconstruction where they put your own body fat from stomach or back and syringe it to fill dents (if your interested in that type of reconstruction).

    Take care

    Lucy x

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    FormerMember in reply to Lucy-B

    Thank you for your feedback Lucy. It’s kind of been freaking me out as I’ve tried looking online but not seen similar stories. x