Breast tissue in underarm

[sexylaty]

I have a lump on my underarm.  It is not painful but it is ugly and it makes me very self conscious.  When I got pregnant it really got big and filled with milk my doctor said it was breaast tissue that traveled into my armpit and that as long as it didn't hurt it really wasn't anything to worry about.  It just looks like extra baggy skin and as a result I can't wear sleeveless tops.  I've never known anyone else who has this to ask what they think or feel.  My husband thinks if it bothers me so much I shyould have it removed.  I am scared and want to know what the health risks are.  Does anyone else have this problem?  Shat should I do about it?

[suba23]

Hi There
wondering how you are feeling now that it has been a few months since your surgery?  I did this a week ago and also have the swelling you mentio, did yours go away?
Thanks

[kenziejp22]

Hi
where did you enquire about having the tissue removed and how much was it? Only i am looking into it after my pregnancy
thanks

[MissZEE1277]

Hello I have had a lump ( extra breast tissue )  under my right arm for 12 years! I got it right after I had my first baby, I finally got it removed 2 weeks ago by a reconstructive / plastic surgeon in Miami. It was not covered thru my insurance because it was a cosmetic procedure and I had no symptoms or pain. It was just annoying and it looked odd to me. After I got an ultrasound and found out it was just extra fatty tissue, I went for the surgery. It was under local anesthesia and quick about 30 mins, the doctor took it out and stiched me up. I still have the stiches for another week. There was brusing around my armpit and soreness, which went away after a week. However I do have a lump now, which can be swollen lymph nodes, I am getting it massaged and hopefully in should subside. But it feels weird, has anyone had this too.  What did you do for it to go away or to treat it. My doctor told me to use pressure and put a tight bandage around it, but after a while my whole arm gets numb. I am not in any pain its just I can feel the hardness. Please let me know any suggestions...

[mypoohsan]

During consultatation, the surgeon said about 2 inches on each side. Right before surgery, he drew some lines to be about 3 to 4 inches long, a bit longer than consultation, probably just because he took a closer look to see which area to suture up. It's been a little over a month. No complication or infection. The yellowish fluid was due to normal skin/tissue healing according to the doctor. The "problem" was worst on the first 2, 3 days after the tapes were removed. There wasn't much fluid after a week. The scars now are about 4-5 inches long each. I could feel the bumps along the scars. I think it's the absorbable stitches. Hopefully they would go away eventually. Though the scars are 5 inches long, most of it is really under the underarm. maybe about 1 inch is exposed if i put my arms down. There are some lumps of harder tissues along the scars. Some will hurt like it used to so i think it's breast tissue. but it's MUCH smaller than before. The surgeon did mention this as one of the "risks" that the breast tissues might not be COMPLETELY removed. I am fine with it. It is about 1 inch above the scarred area. So the surgeon might not have been able to reach that given where he cut open.

I havent raised my arms up completely, just because I am cautions about it. But overall, my daily life is back to normal except the rigorous exercise.

[mars01]

Hi, How big are the scars and what procedure was used - liposuction or surgical incision?  Also, do you have any problems with fluid retention in your arms?

[mypoohsan]

It depends on your insurance. I have just got mine done...finally after thinking about it for a few years. The extra tissues weren't huge, but they were bothersome enough and caused some pain during my periods. I think my insurance covers it; the plastic surgeon only has taken my deductible for my out of pocket cost. They will claim any amount over from the insurance.

It's been almost 3 weeks since surgery on both underarms. When i woke up, i didn't really experience any pain, except a bit of soreness. I didn't take any painkiller that the doctor has prescribed. I've only taken all the antibiotics. The dressing was removed a week after. The taped area got itchy before then. Once all the tapes from the dressing were removed, the itchiness went away quickly. But there were also tapes on the stitched area. They started to itch as well. I was told to cut parts of tapes off as they came loose from the skin.  But eventually they got so itchy I've removed them all about 2.5 weeks after surgery. Some drainage or pus started to appear slowly but constantly. I also feel some swelled areas and redness. For sure the tapes had to do with it, partially at least. I am going back for a followup soon to see if everything is ok. I hope the areas are not infected. One side is better than the other.