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Axillary Brest Tissue Removal from Underarms
Thank goodness for ths discussion forum on MedHelp. I've been following it for three years now, and yesterday, I had plastic surgery to remove the axillary breast tissue under my arms (in armpit). They were so pronounced before, I hated wearing a bathing suit or anything sleeveless. I am looking forward to the healing process and just getting the change to wear comfortable clothes in the summer, not to mention on the beach in Cancun next fall!
I know it has only been about 24 hours, but I would say my left underarm still looks like it is bulging a little, while my right one does not. The left scar is "straigter and prettier" than the right side scar. I hope the left side will subside soon (it is also the side that hurts more) and I would hope/imagine they took everything out and also tightened the skin, and the lopsidedness is simply a function of swelling...Let's hope.
Regardless, If the bulges are gone from my underarm after swelling goes down, wow, will I be thrilled. By the way, this was covered by my BCBS plan in Minnesota. The only thing is that this highly regarded plastic surgeon has not done many of these types of surgeries (though he felt completely comfortable performing the procedure). I understand that the % of women with this congenital defect is very low. I have met a few women across the country who have varying levels of axillary breast tissue under the arms.
I would like to take after pictures and post them here. The surgery was so short (40 minutes each side) and I woke up in recovery just a little woozy. I am going to get the big bandage (strapped across my chest) off today.
Has anyone else experienced the surgery and noticed a bit of bulging remaining an what happened with that after a few weeks?
Thanks, again, for this conversation!
This discussion is related to removing underarm accessory breast tissue.
I know it has only been about 24 hours, but I would say my left underarm still looks like it is bulging a little, while my right one does not. The left scar is "straigter and prettier" than the right side scar. I hope the left side will subside soon (it is also the side that hurts more) and I would hope/imagine they took everything out and also tightened the skin, and the lopsidedness is simply a function of swelling...Let's hope.
Regardless, If the bulges are gone from my underarm after swelling goes down, wow, will I be thrilled. By the way, this was covered by my BCBS plan in Minnesota. The only thing is that this highly regarded plastic surgeon has not done many of these types of surgeries (though he felt completely comfortable performing the procedure). I understand that the % of women with this congenital defect is very low. I have met a few women across the country who have varying levels of axillary breast tissue under the arms.
I would like to take after pictures and post them here. The surgery was so short (40 minutes each side) and I woke up in recovery just a little woozy. I am going to get the big bandage (strapped across my chest) off today.
Has anyone else experienced the surgery and noticed a bit of bulging remaining an what happened with that after a few weeks?
Thanks, again, for this conversation!
This discussion is related to removing underarm accessory breast tissue.
Thank you for your post from 2011. How do you feel now? I believe I may be in very much your same position. I'm 46 and have never worn sleeveless clothes. I am finally at the age and, what I thought necessary, the financial means to pursue plastic surgery and google it, finding this. I have BCBS and would love, of course, if it were covered. I am hoping you receive this and can comment further. I am also in Minnesota and would like to know if you were happy with your surgeon.
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