They remain 4 days. A pressure dressing is placed over the steri-strips, and a snug supportive bra placed over the entire dressing. Leave on 8-12 hours. Strenuous physical activity with the arms is restricted for 48 hours. The tiny nick in the skin and the bruising will resolve in a few weeks.
Sound waves define the characteristics of the breast abnormality.
Pt Patient lies on her back. The radiologist numbs the abnormal area in the breast with local anesthesia after the breast has been cleansed with an antiseptic agent. Most of the time the entire abnormal area is removed leaving no visible landmarks in the breast. When cancer is found it is necessary for a surgeon to remove more tissue in the area making sure there are no cancer cells left behind. The tiny marker guides the surgeon to the correct area.