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Breast tissue in underarm
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?
Hi armpit twin! thanks for replying. I find when I am sitting at the computer typing for a long time, the area feels squashed and I have to move my arms around to release the pressure. I also just had a nightmare trying to find something to go swimming in when we go on our holiday- I havent been swimming for years and dont have a costume. In the end I have bought a black beach 'shrug' type thing that looks like it belongs with the costume so I dont have to wear a tshirt.
I have got an appointment with the breast clinic on 18th Oct. I am going to request surgery, I dont know if he will agree or maybe pass me onto a plastic surgeon. It is different here in that it is free on the NHS but we dont get to pick who does it and I know that my consultant actually manages a teaching programme for junior doctors to assist in their training which is definitly not who I want to be doing this intricate surgery! I suppose it is possible to refuse a trainee but I might have to wait longer. Will let you know what happens next!
I have got an appointment with the breast clinic on 18th Oct. I am going to request surgery, I dont know if he will agree or maybe pass me onto a plastic surgeon. It is different here in that it is free on the NHS but we dont get to pick who does it and I know that my consultant actually manages a teaching programme for junior doctors to assist in their training which is definitly not who I want to be doing this intricate surgery! I suppose it is possible to refuse a trainee but I might have to wait longer. Will let you know what happens next!
Iv been to the hospital today and I also have breast tissue - reading all of this is so good to know, I had never heard of it before & automatically i thought the worst when I felt a lump - thankfully it's fine and all I can say is this site is great & a real comfort!!
I just did surgery last friday to remove the tissues, still in lot of pain and the swelling is really bad. will let u all know what happens in a few weeks
Welcome and glad you found this site to be of comfort. Not sure if you plan on having any kind of surgery but either way let us know how things go.
Welcome to you as well! You are one of the few who has had the surgery. Please give us any recovery info when you can. Best wishes to you and hope you feel better soon!!
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