Normal to feel scar tissue where the drain was?

by yolanda12310 17th September 2013, 4:52 pm

I can feel what I can only describe as scar tissue under the skin where the drains were on both breasts. One side is still bruised in that area and that is the side that is also where the 'scar tissue' feels fuller as the other side I can feel it but not as pronouched as the one with the bruising. I only just noticed it today so couldnt tell you whether its something I have always had since the drains were taken out. It doesnt hurt and its not showing signs of infection, just curious as to whether its normal and whetherit will go down. Luckily its not visable through the skin, just can feel it so could be worse.

Any comments welcome please.

Thanksin advance.

by jenniferrf1 17th September 2013, 5:05 pm

Yolanda!!! hello :D Good to hear from you...even if your a little concerned!

Ive only just had my dressings changed so I cant really feel the drain hole yet... but when I was shown by the nurse I did have a lot of dried blood so I guess I will feel something...
Hopefully someone will be able to help soon, im intrested! xx

by Natty29 17th September 2013, 5:23 pm

Yes its normal hunni I can feel sumthing where my drain was :) I had my dressings off today. It might just be sum swelling there too xx hope it clears up too xxx

by yolanda12310 17th September 2013, 5:48 pm

Thanks ladies for your replies.
Hows your revision surgery go Natty? Hope all is well. I need to take a look in the September bit to see what Ive been missing and still need a boobie avi!!
Just to add, the incision for the drains have healed completely, they are tiny dots now so not on about that part. But I can clearly feel where the drains were. What i can feel is a thin raised line going from the entry hole of the drains, down and across to where I assume, the drains ended.

by **COOKIE** 17th September 2013, 6:57 pm

Absolutely normal Yolanda yes

I had what looked like a kind of big pimple, well that's the best way I can describe it were the drain had been and looked quite odd and I did fear it would stay that way. But massage is a wonderful thing. Little by little it breaks down that scar tissue until its barely visible at all hun.

So don't worry sweetie... It does go and you won't feel a single thing there at all when its finally healed. Xx

by yolanda12310 17th September 2013, 7:13 pm

Thanks very much cookie!
should I wait until I've spoken to surgeon before I start massaging it?

by **COOKIE** 17th September 2013, 7:17 pm

Yes hun, don't worry about the scar tissue just now. Let the wound heal first and then you can generally start massage from around 4-6 weeks post-op. xxx

by yolanda12310 17th September 2013, 7:20 pm

Ok thanks again for all the advice for the past present and no doubt for the future. LOL.

by jenniferrf1 17th September 2013, 7:23 pm

That's good to know! Thanks for asking yolanda ... Another thing I won't worry about if I can XX

by **COOKIE** 17th September 2013, 7:26 pm

Haha always welcome gorgeous Hug

by Natty29 17th September 2013, 7:54 pm

Revision surgery went great thanks hun I had my stitches out today so on the road to recovery now x thanks for asking.hope ur doin ok? Xx

by yolanda12310 17th September 2013, 8:09 pm

That's good hun glad to hear it. Im also very well thanks. X

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