Excision biopsy

Hi fishfish. I had excisional biopsy. I did not have seed placement, but I had wire placement to guide the Surgeon to the suspicious tissue.

There was an injection of local anesthetic; then there was an injection of colorant into the suspicious tissue; then a thin wire guide was placed; then I had mammographic imaging to make sure of correct placement of the wire guide. This was all done just shortly before my biopsy surgery.

Here is an item that will tell you about the seed placement procedure__

https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/breast-seed-localization

>>Then I have the surgery is august. They said they will use general anesthesia. They said it is a small surgery I will be fine on the next day. I don't like getting put to sleep I don't like the feeling of not waking up. Is it really painful after? Does it change the shape of my breast or leave scar? I heard it is more invasive and I don't know what to think about the procedure<<

>>Is it really painful after?<<

It may be. It may not be.

You will likely have some swelling for the near term as the biopsy site heals. Whether it would make any lasting appreciable change in the shape of your breast would likely depend on factors such as the location and volume of the tissue to be excised.

Yes, you will have a scar at the incision site. It may be inconspicuously located, if that would be feasible. You may be advised to wear very firmly supportive bras at all times during your healing -- except when your are cleaning that area -- to help keep the weight and motion of your breast from stressing the seam at your incision site.