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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?
I just wanna say..It has been 3 weeks since I had my surgery and I feel like new,It took me years to remove the breast tissue underarm just because someone called "surgeon" kept telling that will go away if I do this and that, it's been years, but thanks to this new real doctor, he decided to remove it after 2 weeks of seeing him on my first appointment, I love how my arm looks like and the best thing is that my insurance covered it all =0) Good luck everyone..It is worth it!!!p.d:if u are not satisfied, it's always good to find a second opinion!!!
YES WE ALL HAVE THIS "EXCESSIVE BILATERAL BREAST TISSUE" THING IN COMMON BUT WHY HASNT ANYONE POSTED A PICTURE? I WILL POST MIND AND SHOW EVERYONE BECAUSE WHY HASNT ANYONE TAKEN PICTURES TO SHOW THE RESULTS? OR BEFORE OR AFTER PICS?
I first want to thank everyone who has posted. I can’t begin to express my gratitude to all who have taken the time, and I hope that my posting may help someone too.
I am 35 years old, 5.2ft, 128lbs, with 2 kids (preschooler and toddler) I under went a Bilateral Breast Reduction with an Excision of the Anterior Axillary Fold Glands (a.k.a. breast reduction along with removing excess breast tissue under the armpit) on May 13th. I am average weigh, active and healthy.
For as long as I can remember, I have been quite chesty, 32C at age 14 and 34G at age 35. After my 1st child, the breast tissue under my left arm began to grow to the size of ½ a golf ball. After my 2nd child, the left side now slightly larger than 1/3 of a tennis ball and my right growing to size of a ½ golf ball.
I was referred to a Plastic Surgeon whom specializes in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery (ladies this is important – find a some one that specializes in this field). The doctor stated that my breasts were very dense and that I would be a good candidate for breast reduction with an excision of the breast tissue that has formed under my armpits. The lump and skin is quite large and noticeable. The excess breast tissue was removed and the skin folded (not drained). – see posted photos.
I am very pleased with the outcome. The lumps have been removed and I do have about a 4 inch scars on each side. There is bruising, swelling and I do have some pain. On the 3rd/4th day and I was somewhat mobile, couldn’t reach my arms above my head and minimal movement. I could not hold anything heavy or reach for anything high but each day I could feel myself getting better.
By the 2nd week I was much more mobile – there was spot bleeding and soreness but that is normal. As a mother of 2, being not mobile is not an option. I started driving by the 3rd week just short distances still light lifting, no picking up the kids. I stopped taking the meds after week 2 (each person to their own as the pain varies).
By the 4th week I was feeling much better, part of my scar under my breast was not healing so it was oozing continuously. My incisions under my arms were completed healed and looked great. The bandages are off and the scar is about 4 inches (see photos)– my scars are itchy but I feel so much better with out my excess lumps
Week 10 – I am feeling great, back to doing every thing I was doing before – I do still feel a little sharp pain every now and then in my breast and under my arms, but that is just the nerves reconnecting. The scars do get itchy but I am told that should subside – I do still have a little numbness, although each day it seems to lessen as I can feel a lot more than when I first had my surgery. My scars are still quite red and elevated.
I will continue to post photos for those who wish to follow my story and if any one has questions I will be happy to answer as best as I can. I do recommend if you are having this surgery and have young children that you get or ask for assistance from family or friends. I couldn’t lift my toddler, cook, drive or wash my hair for the first 2 weeks. I did get slightly dizzy, nauseous, and tired from the meds.
In the end I am so happy I did both, I love my new look and would definitely recommend it – I was scared and nervous right up to the day (had feelings of backing out after waiting on a list for 2 years), but I feel and look so much better. Best of luck to all who are thinking and about to have the same surgery!
I am 35 years old, 5.2ft, 128lbs, with 2 kids (preschooler and toddler) I under went a Bilateral Breast Reduction with an Excision of the Anterior Axillary Fold Glands (a.k.a. breast reduction along with removing excess breast tissue under the armpit) on May 13th. I am average weigh, active and healthy.
For as long as I can remember, I have been quite chesty, 32C at age 14 and 34G at age 35. After my 1st child, the breast tissue under my left arm began to grow to the size of ½ a golf ball. After my 2nd child, the left side now slightly larger than 1/3 of a tennis ball and my right growing to size of a ½ golf ball.
I was referred to a Plastic Surgeon whom specializes in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery (ladies this is important – find a some one that specializes in this field). The doctor stated that my breasts were very dense and that I would be a good candidate for breast reduction with an excision of the breast tissue that has formed under my armpits. The lump and skin is quite large and noticeable. The excess breast tissue was removed and the skin folded (not drained). – see posted photos.
I am very pleased with the outcome. The lumps have been removed and I do have about a 4 inch scars on each side. There is bruising, swelling and I do have some pain. On the 3rd/4th day and I was somewhat mobile, couldn’t reach my arms above my head and minimal movement. I could not hold anything heavy or reach for anything high but each day I could feel myself getting better.
By the 2nd week I was much more mobile – there was spot bleeding and soreness but that is normal. As a mother of 2, being not mobile is not an option. I started driving by the 3rd week just short distances still light lifting, no picking up the kids. I stopped taking the meds after week 2 (each person to their own as the pain varies).
By the 4th week I was feeling much better, part of my scar under my breast was not healing so it was oozing continuously. My incisions under my arms were completed healed and looked great. The bandages are off and the scar is about 4 inches (see photos)– my scars are itchy but I feel so much better with out my excess lumps
Week 10 – I am feeling great, back to doing every thing I was doing before – I do still feel a little sharp pain every now and then in my breast and under my arms, but that is just the nerves reconnecting. The scars do get itchy but I am told that should subside – I do still have a little numbness, although each day it seems to lessen as I can feel a lot more than when I first had my surgery. My scars are still quite red and elevated.
I will continue to post photos for those who wish to follow my story and if any one has questions I will be happy to answer as best as I can. I do recommend if you are having this surgery and have young children that you get or ask for assistance from family or friends. I couldn’t lift my toddler, cook, drive or wash my hair for the first 2 weeks. I did get slightly dizzy, nauseous, and tired from the meds.
In the end I am so happy I did both, I love my new look and would definitely recommend it – I was scared and nervous right up to the day (had feelings of backing out after waiting on a list for 2 years), but I feel and look so much better. Best of luck to all who are thinking and about to have the same surgery!
Hi to anyone out there who has kept up with this discussion list!
First, if you have it, it is covered under most health plans ("ectopic breast tissue removal") and to date I have only paid for one copay of $35.00. I have very good BCBS insurance and anticipate I might get a percentage of the hospital bill (10%) but maybe not!
Meanwhile, I am 5 weeks out. Because I went on vacation 10 days after the surgery, I had my follow-up yesterday. I was very reassured and felt sincerely better after talking to whom I consider now as my amazing Dr.
I shared my concerns in the first few weeks of how it seemed like it was still bulging and he (top doctor in the area) said, "And you thought we didn't do it right!" Apparently, he has experienced folks like me before, and admittedly, I have been impatient for immediate results.
After 3 weeks, they started looking very symmetrical (suddenly, I woke up one day, and I was relieved to see some swelling went down). Now, after 5, I am told by my doc that it may take 3 months or more, and I must be patient. This is a very sensitive area of the body to do excision...
I'm very happy with that. Now, the attention must turn to toning my arms and back, which I have effectively ignored for years because I felt, "why bother?" Now there is certainly a reason to bother.
I am "normal again!" and a little giddy.
Best to all of you. I'll check in again after another 6 weeks.
First, if you have it, it is covered under most health plans ("ectopic breast tissue removal") and to date I have only paid for one copay of $35.00. I have very good BCBS insurance and anticipate I might get a percentage of the hospital bill (10%) but maybe not!
Meanwhile, I am 5 weeks out. Because I went on vacation 10 days after the surgery, I had my follow-up yesterday. I was very reassured and felt sincerely better after talking to whom I consider now as my amazing Dr.
I shared my concerns in the first few weeks of how it seemed like it was still bulging and he (top doctor in the area) said, "And you thought we didn't do it right!" Apparently, he has experienced folks like me before, and admittedly, I have been impatient for immediate results.
After 3 weeks, they started looking very symmetrical (suddenly, I woke up one day, and I was relieved to see some swelling went down). Now, after 5, I am told by my doc that it may take 3 months or more, and I must be patient. This is a very sensitive area of the body to do excision...
I'm very happy with that. Now, the attention must turn to toning my arms and back, which I have effectively ignored for years because I felt, "why bother?" Now there is certainly a reason to bother.
I am "normal again!" and a little giddy.
Best to all of you. I'll check in again after another 6 weeks.
WOW. I can't tell you how much it means to me to find this discussion. I developed a large lump of what my doctor said was 'just fat' with my second pregnancy. My 'baby' is now 22. I've lived with this, under one arm, for all these years. It hasn't gotten bigger, and has not shrunk. I don't know if, or when, I can afford surgery but strangely enough just knowing what it is makes me feel better. I'm glad something made me google this.
Thank you to all who have shared post op stories. I recently changed Doctor's and showed her what I believe to be breast tissue under in both armpits and she's referring me to a plastic surgeon. I first noticed pain my armpits in '92 and swelling shortly after. I have worn jackets in the summertime for decades (and in Los Angeles, almost everyday is summertime weather). Hopefully, everything will be covered by my insurance. My left armpit is about the size of a small orange, and my right is about the size of a tangerine; it's embarrassing at best. I definitely don't WANT a scar but, I'd take it over continuing to wear over-sized shirts and unnecessary jackets any day.
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