How long do lumpectomy incisions take to heal?

The skin around the cut (incision) may feel firm, swollen, and tender, and be bruised. Tenderness should go away in about 2 or 3 days, and the bruising within 2 weeks. Firmness and swelling may last for 3 to 6 months. You may feel a soft lump in your breast that gradually turns hard.

Is Bleeding After a lumpectomy normal?

Bleeding from the wound You may have a small amount of blood on your wound dressing after surgery, which is normal. Your nurse will regularly check your dressing after the operation. Tell your doctor or nurse straight away if there is more bleeding.

How much tissue is removed in a lumpectomy?

In an oncoplastic operation, the cancer is a bit bigger than suitable for a traditional lumpectomy (removing more than 20% of the breast volume), so the planned surgery takes into account the larger piece of breast tissue needing to be removed and allows for better scar placement, reshaping and nipple position.

How long will seroma last after lumpectomy?

#1 │ How long will my seroma last? Seromas, or pockets of fluid formed within the surgical cavity, are common after breast surgery and are part of the body’s natural healing process. Most seromas go away within 3-4 weeks after surgery.

Is it normal for an incision to bleed after surgery?

Unprovoked bleeding could also indicate an underlying infection. Serum is a slightly sticky, watery liquid that can ooze from your incision after surgery. It is normal to have a small amount of oozing, especially in the early stages after major surgery. Some pain at the site of your surgical incision is normal.

What should I expect after a lumpectomy surgery?

You may feel sick to your stomach and tired from the medications you were given during and after your surgery. You may also feel sleepy. You may have some bruising and tenderness in the area of your operation. You may have numbness across the incision, in your armpit and along the backside of your arm.

When to take the bandage off after a lumpectomy?

Leave the outer bandage on for 48 hours. You can then take it off. The incision is covered with adhesive paper tape called Steri-Strips. Leave these Steri-Strips in place for 10 days after your surgery. After 10 days, you can take off the Steri-Strips while you are in the shower (the water makes it easier to remove them).

Can you have a lumpectomy after breast cancer treatment?

Women with early stage breast cancers are usually better candidates for lumpectomy. In most cases, a course of radiation therapy after surgery is part of the treatment. Chemotherapy or hormone treatment may also be prescribed. In some instances, women with later stage breast cancer may be able to have lumpectomies.

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