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Scar tissue 4yrs post Op with pain
Has anyone been diagnosed with Scar Tissue from a Lumpectomy? I have.. 4 years Post Op but my surgeon wants to operate to remove it.. I am doubting if this is necessary?
Yes, my biopsy was more painful than my actual surgery .... but they DID have about 5 shots at it to make sure they got enough tissue from different angles, which was good, I guess.
Have you had other scar issues previously (eg when you cut yourself?
Do they turn keloid/raised and remain red?)
it sounds like your surgeon is really quite concerned about it - and she wouldn’t put you under the knife without good reason ... were your 100% margins clear in the first surgery?
It’s a tricky one. If there is the slightest chance it could turn ‘ugly’ ....personally, I’d get it out. It could also muck with your brain if you leave it there.
Have you had other scar issues previously (eg when you cut yourself?
Do they turn keloid/raised and remain red?)
it sounds like your surgeon is really quite concerned about it - and she wouldn’t put you under the knife without good reason ... were your 100% margins clear in the first surgery?
It’s a tricky one. If there is the slightest chance it could turn ‘ugly’ ....personally, I’d get it out. It could also muck with your brain if you leave it there.