Breast needle biopsy – Aftercare instructions (Leeds Radiology)

Aftercare instructions

• Leave the dressing on your breast for 24 hours if there is no obvious bleeding.
• If your breast is tender you can take pain relief as you would for a headache i.e. two paracetamol. Do not take any medicine which contains aspirin.
• Do not undertake any vigorous exercise or heavy lifting for 24 hours following your biopsy.
• You may develop some bruising but this will resolve within 1-2 weeks.
• If your biopsy site begins to bleed, apply a clean dressing over the existing dressing and apply firm pressure directly to the biopsy site.
• Please ensure you have a follow up clinic appointment to receive the results of the biopsy.