Post Breast Biopsy

The lump that was felt or the abnormality seen on your mammogram was removed for examination under the microscope.

What is a Breast Biopsy

Your Incision - Your "cut" was closed with hidden stitches that will dissolve over the next several weeks.  The incision is covered with strips of tape and a plastic bandage.

 

Diet & Activity - You may be a little groggy or nauseous from the anesthesia today, so adjust your diet and activity accordingly.  You may resume full activity tomorrow - for example, you may work, exercise, and engage in sexual activity.   Of course, you should not drive or operate machinery if you are taking any narcotic pain medication.

 

Instructions after Breast Biopsy

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    SUMMIT BREAST CARE

Our mission is to provide state of the art breast care in a calm and caring manner

 Pain - You were injected with a long-acting pain medicine at the time of your surgery.  As a result, you may not have much pain.  If you have mild pain, take extra strength Tylenol or its generic equivalent.   If you have more than mild pain, use your prescribed Percocet.  If you are taking Percocet, take one half to one tablet every 4-6 hours.   You can also combine Tylenol and Percocet (each with lower doses than mentioned above).  

 

Note:  Many women find that wearing a supportive bra decreases discomfort.

Biopsy Results - If you have not yet received results of your biopsy, this means that your breast biopsy diagnosis could not be made by a "frozen section."  Your results will probably be ready in two to five (2 - 5) days depending on the hospital.  

 

Post operation follow-up visit - Please call your doctor to make a follow up appointment over the next week.   Your doctor will  check your incision (no stitches to remove!) and review your biopsy results with you.  He or she will also give you instructions regarding your future breast care and breast health.