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guan66

Feb 21, 2012

To: worried695

Hi, I was told to do the surgery before I contemplate having children. If your gf is tender in her underarms now, then she's supposedly going to be extra tender/pain during pregnancy in that region. If it's large enough, it can even secrete milk. My gyno said that a lot of doctors recommend doing it before pregnancy to avoid any problems or pain during and after. It's really your call. For me the answer was easy, my wedding is summer 2013 and i wanted to wear a strapless dress without concerns about my ugly "armpit boobs".

guan66

Feb 21, 2012

To: All

Hey everyone, I've posted pictures of my surgery/recovery. I am 15 days post-op on both sides now. Please feel free to ask questions or comment.

Miss_V

Feb 22, 2012

To: All

I think I have axillary breast tissue, I first noticed this when I was 10-15 wks pregnant with my first baby at 30. These got bigger when I had my son/started breast feeding. These have gone down since I stopped breast feeding around 5 months ago although I do still have a lump under each arm. They are not painful or huge but they certainly bother me and make me feel very self concious, do you think I could have these removed on the NHS on this basis, or if not how much would it cost to remove privately?

Miss_V

Feb 22, 2012

To: pmags

Did you get the surgery after? Are you happy with the results? Did you get this done on the NHS? :)

Miss_V

Feb 22, 2012

To: lou791

I'm no expert but i'm pretty sure this is normal. Have you spoken to your mum or GP.

guan66

Feb 23, 2012

To: Miss_V

Hello, If your doctor deems the surgery to be "necessary" meaning that you tell your doctor that it's painful, tender, you're feeling discomfort, etc...(not that they look "ugly")...it should be covered by your social healthcare system. Mine was covered almost completely, I think I paid 20eur out of pocket including parking for 2 days. One way you can tell if they are breast tissue is by contracting your muscle, like push your hands together and contract the muscles. If the "extra breast" tissue contracts into your armpit cavity, then it is breast tissue, if it does not, then it is fat. My doc had me do this and she also did an ultrasound on the spot to confirm. Good luck!

elzperry

Feb 24, 2012

Hi all.
I have had lumps under my arm for as long as i can remember. Following the birth of my first son in 2004 they have gradually increased in size. At particular times in my monthly cycle they also become very sore and painful.
I have been to various G.P's who have just said that it was fatty tissue and with exercise it would tone up and get smaller.
Despite losing weight and toning up these lumps remained the same, in fact they actually increased in size especially after the birth of my second son in Dec 2009.
I had decided that enough was enough and returned to the doctors in October 2011 where I saw a lovely G.P who referred me to see a breast surgeon. On examination she explained that that she felt that these lumps were probably axillary tail breast tissue but to be sure an ultrasound was performed.
Following this scan and further discussions it was agreed that she would remove them surgically.
My surgery was then booked for February 21st 2012. The surgery was done under general anaesthetic as a day case. They surgery itself took about 2 1/2 hrs, a little longer than they expected. I have dissolvable stitches under my arms with steri-strips and absorbent dressings.
I am now day 3 post operation and so far I am really pleased with the immediate results. NO LUMPS, WHOOOOP !
Understandably they are still a little sore and bruised but it is still very early days.
The main problem that i have experienced so far is the altered sensation down the underside of my arms down to the elbow.
This is gradually improving and I have been reassured that it is just as a result of some nerve disruption that occurs during the surgery, and after a couple of weeks this should all resolve.
I would certainly recommend anyone who is suffering from these to get reviewed by a breast surgeon to discuss your options. I wish i had done it earlier. I will now look forward to the summer and being able to wear vest tops with confidence.
If anyone would like any further information or advice please do not hesitate to contact me. If i can help in any way i would be more than happy to try.
My email is ***@****

Good luck to any one who is waiting to be seen or waiting for surgery.

Love
Liz xx

kbsweetie

Feb 28, 2012

Thank goodness people out there believe it's worth removing. Everyone i know claims it not that bit of a deal and I shouldn't worry about it. I'm only 18. with a slender figure so the lumps are so obvious and one side is much larger then the other. I had an ultra sound a few years back and it was brush off as fat. My mom is sickened by the thought of me going into a surgery and she claims its normal. It truly hurts being jabbed at by my bra and getting tender during my period. Hopefully I can get it removed soon, now that i know it isn't such a strange occurrence and could possibly be covered by insurance.
Still I'm concerned about the recovery period because I lifegaurd and I fear I wont have time before the season starts.
Thanks for the post girls.

ladiemo

Mar 08, 2012

Hello All
I've watched this forum for some time because I also had the the "lumps". I firsted noticed them after having my first child. But it wasnt until the birth of my second child that they became unbearable. They grew much larger. They also would lactate if I squeezed them hard enough (I know extremely gross). After I stopped nursing the lumps decreased in size, but they still were horrible. It bothered me and made me extremely unhappy. I was so self conscious about them. I finally asked my doctor what my options were and she referred me to a breast surgeon. The surgeon that I saw did cosmetic work mostly on breast cancer patients. The surgery was covered by my insurance because it was active breast tissue. I had my surgery on 2/24/12. The surgery itself took about an hour and I was put under. Recovery has been not so so bad. Because my right lump was large it required a drain to be put in, but it was removed three days after surgery. The drain was the worst part...it's just nasty. My arms were and still are sore. I am still numb in certain areas. And I have some pain when stretching and reaching, but each day it continues to improve. I had the surgery on a Friday morning and was able to work (desk job) on Monday. It really wasnt that bad. I would totally reccommend the surgery to anyone with the lumps. The surgery gave me peace of mind.
Good Luck Ladies!!

mommaoftwo00

Mar 12, 2012

To: To All

Hello Everyone,

Just uploaded a few photos to show my scar progress it has been 10 months now and 8 months since I last uploaded.

I feel great with no more pain or soreness in the area like I did when I had the lumps.  I still have a little numbness just below one armpit but I have notice that the feeling has slowly come back since the area of numbness originally was a lot larger.

Hope this helps!  Best wishes to all considering the surgery.

plara1

Mar 21, 2012

Is there anyone in the San Antonio, TX area on this site that can recommend their doctor? And whether or not their doctor filed a claim with your insurance? I know some cosmetic surgeons do not like to deal with insurance. I too have this exact issue and have struggled with this problem since I gave birth to my child in May 2000. I even worked out with a trainer for about a year and nothing changed! However, I cannot afford to pay out of pocket the full cost of liposuction or any other surgical procedure to get this taken care of.

plara1

Mar 21, 2012

To: guan66

What kind of doctor did you go to that did the ultra sound? Primary Care, Plastic Surgeon?

Salinafeeley

Mar 24, 2012

How did I get it covered by insurance ( US-FL)

I have a size B left breast and a Size DD right breast Not only that but under my left armpit I have a mass.

I am only 24 and my husband of 5 years was on the verge of divorcing me because I refused to be intimate with him without a bra on. I have bad posture not because i'm trying to hide my figure and I have never worn a bathing suit without a shirt on.

I'm a working mother of two and I don't have the money to spend on Surgery is there any way to get this covered by insurance?

any help I would appreciate it. Having this surgery would change my life and confidence more than most people would ever know.

Thank you for the stories- It helps to know other people are going through the same thing

preethi328

Apr 02, 2012

I am 18 and have a slim figure so the lumps are pretty visible. I am also a competitive dancer and need to have the flexibility of lifting my arms. For those who have had the surgery, can you lift your arms normally after 6 months or is it still painful? Also, because I am small-chested as it is, is it possible to just 'tuck' the lump with your normal breast tissue instead of having it completely removed? Thanks for any replies:)

Aliyah123

May 07, 2012

Hello everyone, I am 28 years old. I have 3 children, a 5 year old and 2 year old twins. All my life I had an ugly mole in my right armpit and was always very self conscious of it. Finally when I was 23 years old and a few weeks pregnant with my first child I saved some money and removed the mole. Doc said the root of the mole was pretty deep so I have a 2 inch scar that needed 5 stitches. Shortly after removing the mole, 2 stitches popped, so I went back to the doc and she said it would be fine and the redness of the scar would go away within time. During my pregnancy I noticed an increase in the amount of skin under my armpit, it just kept getting bigger until it was a huge embaressing lump and looked like I had three boobs, not to mention the scar looked like Frankenstein. After the birth of my first child I went back to my doc. She said to wait a year since i just had a baby because it is probably extra breast tissue from pregnancy. Well it has been 5 years and it's only gotten bigger and more painful. I always say it hurts and is tender every now and then but after reading this forum from being in pain I realize im NOT the only one, and that it gets tender when I'm on my menstrual cycle which I'm on...go figure. So I went to my primary doc and explained everything to her, she referred me to a dermatologist and said if I can prove its painful the insurance should pay for it. Well I went to the dermatologist who was of no help. He said that he doesn't doubt that it hurts but mostly it is just unsightly so it's purely cosmetic and not medically necessary and if i wanted to remove it to go see a plastic surgeon. He asked if there was anything else he could do for me. I said no, he goes to walk out of the room then comes back to me and lifts my shirt to right below my boobs, how violating! Since my twins my belly is just flabby stretchy skin hanging there so I was absolutely mortified when he did this. He continues to say that the reason my armpit looks like that is because my body just heals that way. I explained that i had not a single stretch mark from my first child and my twins did all that damage (I was ginormous). And the scar might not of healed properly under my armpit and that extra lump of meat has nothing to do with the way I heal. He disagreed and said some people scar worse than others. I left that doctors office completely hopeless, humiliated and pist off to say the least! So I found myself in a plastic surgeons office getting a free consultation only to find out he would do the surgery but for $1000 which I do not have. Now after reading every single post on this forum I think I am going to call my insurance to see if they cover ectopic breat tissue removal...?? Or do I need to get something from my primary doctor saying that this is the problem before I call my insurance. And also ask them for a list of general surgeons in my area cause maybe then they will cover it, as long as its not a plastic surgeon???? I just can't live with this thing growing under my armpit for another second. Summer is approaching, and although I can not wear a bikini these days I'd like to be able to wear a one piece bathing suit at least or a damn tank top. Everything in stores is sleeveless right now, it's so hard to shop around this growth! :( So depressing, it really does a number on your self esteem,I'm so embarrassed, I want to be normal again......

Aliyah123

May 08, 2012

To: Aliyah123

After doing some research I retract my statement above about me having ectopic breast tissue. Accessory breasts or polymastia is the correct term. Here is some info I found interesting:

Accessory breasts or polymastia occur in 0.4-6 per cent of women and 1-3% of males. They can consist of any or all components of breast and may be functional or non-functional. Approximately 67% of accessory breast tissue occurs in the thoracic or abdominal portions of the milk line, often just below the inframammary crease and more often on the left side of the body. Another 20% occur in the axilla(armpit). The remaining locations include anywhere along the milk line. Supernumerary tissue present in any location other than along the milk line represents a migratory arrest of breast primordium during chest wall development and is termed ectopic breast. Aberrant or ectopic breast tissue has been reported to arise from extra sites, including the face, posterior neck, chest, buttock, vulva, hip, shoulder, posterior and/or lateral thigh, perineum, as well as the midback. Rarely bilateral accessory breasts are also reported.

Here is the website
http://www.ispub.com/journal/the-internet-journal-of-surgery/volume-17-number-2/bilateral-accessory-breast.html

Aliyah123

May 08, 2012

Introduction
The mammary glands are a distinguishing feature of mammals beginning their development early in the embryologic life. At 5 weeks of embryologic development, ectodermal mammary streaks extend bilaterally from axilla to groin. Two weeks later, a mammary ridge or milk line develops in the thoracic portion of the primitive streaks and begins to proliferate as a primary mammary bud. This primary bud subsequently begins growth downward as a solid diverticulum into the underlying dermis during the seventh week. By the 10th week, the primary bud begins to branch, yielding secondary buds by the 12th week, which eventually develop into the mammary lobules of the adult breast. Further differentiation into complete breast parenchyma occurs during the remainder of gestation. The remainder of the mammary streak usually regresses; however, incomplete involution can result in foci of accessory breast tissue anywhere along the line that extends from axilla to groin.

Momof4_1974

May 16, 2012

To: Rico1976

I just had my bilateral breast tissue removed 2 weeks ago.  I had something "not right" in my right arm.  It went beyond the post op pain or discomfort.  I had burning (like my funny bone was constantly being hit), tingling, temperature changes, numbness changes, exhaustion, pain, weightiness etc.  When I went in for my post op follow up 6 days later, I told my doc that something wasn't right.  He listened and agreed that my brachial nerve must have gotten caught up in one of the internal sutures. (they sometimes suture internally in order to reduce the space...thus reducing drainage and possibly promoting the healing).  That same week (last week) I was in surgery again so that he could remove the internal sutures.  It solved that issue!  A world of difference.

I am dealing with range of motion issues now.  like a tight string down the inside of each arm - but my doc has told me that this will resolve and might require PT for stretching.  I would like to know why - and I was not given an answer as it was unknown, but "sometimes seen...".  Maybe just a tendon that got pulled during the surgery...and like any "pulled muscle" needs to heal and be restretched.

I hope your problem was resolved.  I am so sorry you had to deal with that!!!!
Momof4

ella557

May 18, 2012

I just had surgery for excision of my bilateral axillary breast tissue - like everyone else, I had these horrible looking lumps hanging underneath my arms; I had actually lost weight and they were getting bigger, so my surgeon and I decided just to remove them. My insurance covered not only the removal of the excess breast tissue but also a plastic surgeon to contour the area and even both sides out. I just had my surgery a few days ago so I am living in an ace bandage tube top for a day or two more, but the difference is amazing already. My whole upper body looks ten pounds slimmer.

For anyone who is having trouble with insurance - aside from the "pain" and discomfort this can cause, these lumps cannot be mammogrammed or undergo a proper ultrasound, hence becoming a breast cancer risk as they are technically breast tissue, not fat. That was a big part of why I had to do it and why it was so easy to get an insurance approval. It is NOT cosmetic. It is necessary to ensure you can properly screen your breasts.

My only concern is that I am 30 years old with no kids, and I've seen some posts where women said they had the surgery and the lumps returned after they became pregnant. If you have any experience with this, please let me know!

The surgery itself was a breeze and I have some tenderness at the excision site, but completely tolerable and I return to work Monday, just 5 days after surgery.

Ladies, if you have this, get it removed! You can miss early breast cancer signs having this excess tissue.

If anyone has any questions about the specifics of the procedure, I'd be happy to answer.

Good luck to all!

kimmers33

May 20, 2012

To: by kimmers33

I have extra breast tissue, I was told as well, under my right armpit. Mine isn't one lump but about at least five that I can feel. I have had an ultra sound and mamogram (mammogram) and nothing seen. What worries me is that the breast on the right side also has a dark green discharge that comes out of it.

Slothful

May 26, 2012

Hello there... I'm another person with these lumps under my arms - inherited by my mother who just had hers removed by a breast surgeon (who usually does work for cancer patients, etc) and it was covered nearly 100% by her healthcare... As they deemed it to be a risk having it due to not being able to do a mammogram on it.

I really want to get mine removed now! I'm 19 years old... I am 5'4 and currently weigh 77kgs... Which is a lot for me. I've been suffering from Hypothyroidism which has caused me to gain 25kg and it also means I'm going through a lot of hormonal changes, so my underarm boobs are constantly sore and throbbing :( Even after treatment they are still enlarged and hurting.

Another thing is, I went through a (partial) pregnancy, where I was lactating for a period of time, and I think this has contributed too... People keep on telling me to lose weight and that they will go, but even at 50kg's they were there!

Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this, but if not I'll ask the doctor I see - is it worth getting the tissue removed now or waiting until I lose weight (IF I lose weight --- pending new medication for my condition). In theory, the breast tissue... Once removed surgically.. Cannot grow back? Yes or no?

Can't wait for my armpits to be lump, pain and embarrassment free!!! Yay :P Oh, and please anyone out there post some more photo's of after your surgery? :)

iona11

May 27, 2012

To: Slothful

hello! I had a consultation about a year ago and was told by the plastic surgeon that ideally I would want to be at a healthy weight before surgery because if I got the surgery and then lost significant weight there could be sagging or undesirable results. But really, it's just about feeling better about yourself and if that would help to do it sooner then I would. I'm hoping to get my surgery done in January and hopefully I will have insurance that covers some of it. I actually got into an argument with the receptionist recently because she was insistent it wasn't ever covered and that it was only "cosmetic". Really pissed me off. Ah well. Anyway, good luck!

Ziafaroe

May 28, 2012

To: MissJustine

Hello Miss Justine,
My name is Zia from the Faroe Islands. I have almost similar experiences like you with each period and son accidentally touching under my armpit. Each month I suffers either from pain or pus! It started in 2001. Finally I went to my doctor and she referred me to a visiting specialist in my country. Thank God as I found out this is a common problem and can be treated. Nothing to be embarrassed about. I got my operation on both armpits on Thursday. Now on my road to recovery. Sustained some haematoma on both arms as I'm prone to haematoma but it will go away, just have to be patient.
I'm so looking forward to using sleeveless top as has never dare to show my extra armpits before!!

recoveringwell100

May 28, 2012

To: Aliyah123

My situation was milder than many posted here. I believe your best bet might be to see a breast surgeon or at least a general surgeon who bills as a general/breast surgeon. My GYN did a mammo due to a bad breast cancer history in my family, although she was doubtful it was necessary. My liump was like a large grape but after the mammo and a sonogram that showed "nothing in the lymph nodes and no cause for concern" I waited 6 mos and asked her to refer me to a 2nd opinion. I went to a general/breast surgeon. (general surgeon do specialize in a region of the body. ie... hands, arms etc..) If he knew immediately what it was he didn't tell me, he just looked at the films I brought from the GYN's tests and said it's in a bad place and you have a family history so no biopsy first, I want it all out, Let's get you on the schedule...period. I was surprised he listed teh procedure as a lumpectomy of the right breast! I was a bit worried due to family history and he was highly recommended so I went with it. It was a 1 hour outpatient procedure, no drains needed and I felt fine the next day. It's been 7 days and I'm just waiting for the "steri strips" to fall off and go for a recheck. I have full movement of my arm and only took one pain pill the first night as preventative. Point of my long story is...in the end he told me, he didn't think I have anything to worry about as far as cancer (of course still waiting for definitive pathology to return) but it was just "ectopic breast tissue in the axillary area). After reading all of these posts, I'm willing to guess he suspected or knew that, but scheduled a lumpectomy because it is covered. Maybe even "ectopic breast tissue removal" would be covered, I don't know. I have recently read that a reason for insurance to cover it is that it is a hard area to monitor for breast cancer and much cheaper for them to cover outpatient surgery than cancer treatment later!
Best of luck to you and I hope this helps!

rach2583

Jun 16, 2012

Has anyone had this surgery done in Florida?

Moyalita

Jun 29, 2012

i have the same thing i understand how you feel i thought it was me alone that have it i really want to get rid of mines am afraid to wear anything without sleeve

jvjmac

Jul 02, 2012

To: Anyone considering surgery

This past Thursday, 6/28/12, I had a breast reduction surgery w/removal of auxillary breast tissue (bilaterally) performed.  I was fortunate to have my insurance cover the entire procedure (TriCare Prime) as my breasts caused a lot of back/neck pain and even had 2 incidents of infection from clogged sweat ducts.  I went from a 36DDD to what is probably a heavy B to small C cup.  So far, they feel great.  Look a little distorted and bruised, scars aren't terrible and that's all supposed to settle/heal as time passes.

My armpit bulge started about 10 years ago but got progressively worse.  It looked awful and I haven't worn anything w/o arms for years.  My surgeon told me it was excess breast tissue and would remove it during the surgery.  I have incision approx 4 inches long under each arm about an inch under the armpit.  The wound is a little large but I'm hoping that with time they'll fade and look minimized.  I've read online about several products (Bioderm, Moderma?sp) help with healing and will ask my surgeon on my follow-up 7/9 about those and his recommendation.

The surgery went much, much better than I thought.  It all took about 3 3-12 hours and I woke very rested and in very little pain.  I have complete feeling in my arms/side/breasts although everything is a bit sore and I have shooting pains throughout my breasts/underarms periodically.  I'm not lifting my arms overhead as I've been told of the need to wait at least 2-3 weeks post-op to do this.  I was originally told I would stay overnight but was doing so well that I left at 7pm the night of the procedure (my surgery was at 7:30am).  They said it was up to me and since I didn't have any complications (nausea/vomiting/excess bleeding) and no tubes, I chose to leave.  I did have my husband, son and daughter all home to help as needed but would not recommend doing so if you're alone.  I was prescribed Perocet every 4 hours and did that until Sunday.  On Sunday, I only used as necessary, about 4 times total through day/night.  Today, I have not used anything yet and really dont feel any need to, but definitely will if I start feeling pain setting in.

I am very pleased with the surgeon, staff and procedure so far and would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone.  I'm 42yrs old and have had issues with my breast size since 16 years old so this was really a dream come true.  If anyone has any questions/comments, I'd be happy to answer the best/honestly that I can.  I live in a suburb of Cleveland and did a lot of research of plastic surgeons in this area and on the procedure itself before I did this and recommend that anyone else considering doing this to do the same.

jvjmac

Jul 02, 2012

To: jvjmac

Oops, my computer submitted this before I finished. I have showered daily as recommended) since Friday but my husband washed my hair. Also avioided wound area, just let some soapy water drip down on area. Dried well and re-applied dressings. Very little drainage/bleeding so far so keeping my fingers crossed that wounds are healing well. That's my biggest concern...infection, so I'm avoiding all alcohol, eating lots of good foods fruits/veggies, esp foods high in Vit C, and NO smoking!!! That's really bad for any wound healing process. I don't smoke but if you're considering doing this, you'll need to stop for at least 3-6 months prior to have a good outcome.

dolphy

Jul 08, 2012

To: Everyone

Hi,

I just had my day operation to remove my right axillary breast tissue 3 days ago. I noticed my armpit lump is still around. Is this normal? Wouldn't the operation totally remove it n flatten the lump area? I am not sure if it is the swelling or is that still the lump? Feels very worried. Will appreciate your advice.

dhampir2005

Jul 22, 2012

To: Everyone

I had my axillary breast tissue removal surgery on July 17th, 2012 which now makes me about 5 days post surgery. I was fortunate in that the surgeon I used was the head of the plastic surgery division and my entire surgery was covered by my insurance. I paid nothing out of pocket.

The day of surgery I arrived and was prepped for surgery. My surgery took a little over an hour and a half and I was put under general anesthesia. I did wake up in pain because the local anesthesia had not kicked in yet.i was given Demerol to take the edge off and was able to go home about an hour later. I was proscribed vicodin for the pain and for the first 2-3 days I took it about every 8 hours.

My dressings were closed dressings. I was not proscribed antibiotics as my surgeon informed me that he had injected antibiotics into the incision prior to suturing it shut. As a result for the first few days I had pretty bad swelling. I couldn't rest my arms against my sides the swelling was so severe. However the swelling has gone down drastically and now things look pretty good. I still have no clue what my incisions look like as they are closed dressings. I see my surgeon again on July 26th to have the dressings removed.

Overall my pain level is pretty low but I have definitely been taking it easy with no arm raising or any real lifting. So far I'm quite happy with how things look right now with the dressings on. The appearance of my armpits has I proved significantly and they no longer rub against my arms. I would recommend this surgery to anyone who is considering it.

nomso

Jul 23, 2012

To: dhampir2005

hello i was just wondering if your issue has been resolved.

dhampir2005

Jul 23, 2012

To: nomso

I'm sorry? Which issue were you referring to? The axillary breast tissue? As of how things look right now with the closed dressings still on I am very happy. There is a definite improvement. However I have heard it takes a few weeks for the maximum effect to be noticed due to swelling.

Aqauriusrell26

Jul 31, 2012

Hey Ladies, Im Rell I just got my ecessive breast tissue taken out on july 18,2012 and lipo on my back everything went well, the only thing is that its so swollen and its filled with fluid I had it drain once but it fill back up m now I feel lumps but I wanna know if its normal after predure

curry31

Aug 10, 2012

To: dolphy

I am planning on having this same surgery. Did they tell you about how long to plan for recovery?

liana_og

Sep 17, 2012

I feel better knowing i am not the only one. I wanted to ask if anybody knows how long does it take to recover completely from having underarm breast tissue removed?...I am planning on getting it done on my both arms, but i would like to know how long until i can go back to work? I'm a registered massage therapist.

liana_og

Sep 17, 2012

SarahMHibster

Sep 30, 2012

I have this problem as well! I am only 18, so I haven't had the experience of dealing with this through a pregnancy. But I have had this since I was about 4 years old! I am finally having mine removed in a little more than two weeks. So glad to know I am not the only one with this problem!

thetwojanes

Oct 17, 2012

To: ladiemo

Hi, my gyno recently diagnosed the lump under my left arm as "extra" breast tissue. It doesn't seem to be growing too quickly, but is slightly painful especially when my bra hits it. I'm not ready to have surgery, but was wondering what makes it active breast tissue as you stated that insurance will cover.

Thanks,
Nora

lisasanford

Jan 19, 2013

To: Rico1976

hi,
I'm brand new to this site. I hope your pain has subsided. My question is what type of post op bra are you wearing? Does it have sleeves?
I am having BR surgery on 1 28 13 and he will remove arm pit tissue. I am worried about the healing process and what bra to buy.
I hope you feel better real soon!http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Womens-Health/Breast-tissue-in-underarm/show/28812#

lisasanford

Jan 21, 2013

To: guan66

Hi I will be going through similar type pain after my Breast Reduction and armpit surgery on 1-28-13.
My question for you is :What bra did you wear post op and weeks after. Did your bra interfere with your incisions.
Thank you for any advise.
Lisa

lisasanford

Jan 21, 2013

To: Rico1976

Hi ,
Can you please tell me what kind of bra you wore after your surgery so as not to irritate your incisions.
I'm due for Breast reduction and armpit tissue removed on 1-28-13 and am really scared.
Thank You,
Lisa

lisasanford

Jan 21, 2013

To: ladiemo

Hi, Can You please tell me what kind of bra you wore post -op and til your incisions were no longer painful.
I am having breast reduction and the Doc. is also removing excess "breast tissue" from my armpit area. I have been a heavy smoker for years (quit for surgery) and figure I will have a lot of scaring issues.
Thank You for any help you can offer.
Lisa

nealybelle

Mar 06, 2013

Hello everyone! I am scheduled to have surgery in the next couple of weeks. My doctoe informed me that I may feel numb on my arm after the surgery. That scares me. I have also read some of the posts on other sites where women have talked about how pain post op was and of course, that scares me. Does the numb feeling last forever? Does the feeling ever come back? Can you put your arms down after surgery, how do you sleep? The list goes on. Can someone who has gone through this please help me before I scare myself to death. I would greatly appreciate it!

kaijo

Mar 07, 2013

To: jvjmac

Hi jvjmac, Thank you for your post. I have TriCare Prime as well, and I'm wondering if they will cover just the auxiliary breast tissue removal. I'm assuming you received a referral for this from your PCM. Or did you just call TriCare and see if they covered it? I know your post was from a while ago, but I would love to hear back from you if possible. Thanks!

guan66

Mar 19, 2013

To: nealybelle

Hi nealybelle,

I had this surgery last year and there is pain for a good week or so afterwards, but it's nothing unbearable. You cannot sleep on your sides, only on your back. The numbing feeling will also last several weeks, but eventually you'll get sensation back. It's been 1 year after my surgery and I'm very happy with the results, even though it has left scars, I can wear strapless now and feel good about myself.

nealybelle

Mar 20, 2013

To: guan66

Thank you so much for answering my question. My surgery is Friday and of course, I have been getting more and more nervous. I am excited about the outcome, but nervous about the pain and what to expect post op. My armpits are much bigger than yours. So I am hoping to have the same great results like you. If there is anything else you can tell me about it, I would love to know. I have no idea how I am going to nurse my son after this, but I am hopeful this won't make me have to stop. My doctor said it shouldn't, but I do not have a high tolerance for pain!Is there anything in particular that I should ask my doctor?

nealybelle

Mar 24, 2013

I had my surgery Friday and it went wonderfull! The pain is moreso like a burning/itching feeling. It is definitely bearable and I have a very low tolerance for pain! I had to remove my dressings 24 hours after surgery and when I did, I could see how well things were looking. I am extremely happy. I have lived with these balls under my arms for 7 years. And it has been no fun living in Florida unable to wear tank tops or spaghetti straps! I will post pics soon. I would recommend this surgery to ANYONE that is living with this. Thanks everyone for your comments and thank you Guann66. Your posts and pics really helped me!

sussechka

May 15, 2013

Dear all who have this problem - please do go ahead and get it fixed. The surgery itself is quite straightforward, and the recovery period is not that bad. This is my day 3 post opp, I am on painkillers and feel a bit drained, but this isn't one of those surgical procedures that would constrain your daily life for many weeks. I think that in a couple of weeks I will be completely fine. This surgery is worth doing not only for cosmetic reasons and not only to avoid extra pain during periods. These bulges also press on your lymph nodes and may constrain blood flow as well. If you feel pins and nidles in your arms, or if you have some swelling in your arms - those bulges in your armpits may be contributing. So have a chat to your doctor.

MissJustine

May 31, 2013

To: Everyone

Hi everyone! I used to be MissJustine on here but boy has it been a LONG time! I'm located in San Antonio, Tx. I've had a second child and went through the same painful process during pregnancy & after birth as my first! It hurt like hell, got swollen and was a pain in the butt to breastfeed my son. It got better about a couple weeks afterwards and started to go back to normal size.
Now almost a year and a half later (after having my second child) and weightloss (i'm 5'6" 125lbs now) it's still there! It's not big but still bothersome. Especially when my hormones are acting up! If i press on it it feels very tender so I still steer clear of touching it. I am just so unhappy with it because I have worked so hard for about a year working out & trying to get my body in good shape only to not be able to wear sleeveless tops to show off my work! Its this nasty blob that just sticks out whether my arm is up or down. It makes me sad seeing it and knowing theres nothing I can do to make it any different. (aside from surgery that is...)

I don't currently have health insurance right now but hopefully I will get some soon. Even then I know it'll take forever before they'd even want to cover anything. I'm at a loss as to what I should do... should I just look into care credit or something? Or just try to save up and pay out of pocket? Or wait until I have health insurance in hopes they might cover it?
It's only in my right armpit so I don't have it as bad as some of you ladies but still, it *****!!

nononsensegirl09

Jun 09, 2013

To: elzperry

I have that problem too, its been more noticeable lately since I've been lifting weights. I have a hard time to find clothing that fits that does not expose my excessive breast tissue. I am very self conscious of this and definitely thinking of surgery too to have this removed.

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