- General Information about Breast Augmentation
- Feel the Difference Campaign from Mentor
- Photographs of breast augmentation
- Six Decisions to Make Before Breast Augmentation Surgery
- Gummy Bear Implant Video
- Recovery After Breast Augmentation
- How is a breast augmentation done?
- Risks and Complications of Breast Augmentation
- Deciding about the best incision to use for breast augmentation
- Position of breast implants, above or below the pectoral muscle?
- What Size Of Implant To Use
- Recommended Bra SPORTEZE® Minimal Bounce Bra
- Materials Used for Breast Enlargement
- Concerns about PIP gel silicone implants
- Silicone Gel Breast Implants
- Breast Implants & Lymphoma
- Textured Implants For Breast Augmentation
- How much of a breast implant is covered by the pectoral muscle?
- Sample breast augmentation permit
- Breast implant shape: the round and teardrop implant
- FDA news release 2011
- Silicone Gel Implant Rupture
- FAQs about breast augmentation
- Breast Implants and Suicide Risk
An unusual complication after breast augmentation is the development of hardening or blood clot (phlebothrombosis) in a vein leading away from the surface of the breast. This is called Mondor's disease. This may develop about a month to six weeks after any type of breast surgery.
Patients often notice it when they move or stretch the skin, for example in raising the arm.The cord, sometimes referred to as a Mondor's cord, is tender but not dangerous. It will usually disappear on its own.
The only recommended treatment is careful warmth (remember the skin may still be numb) and pain killers, although some surgeons like to prescribe anti-inflammatory medications.