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Possible to Have Axillary Web Syndrome After Breast Implant Surgery?

asked 2 years ago by nics in South Africa
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: 1 month post-op, Axillary breast tissue, incision

I had implant surgery (axillary incision) 4 weeks ago, and have tight cords running from my armpit down to my wrist. Is this AWS, is it common in breast augmentation surgery and what can I do about it?

2 answers to Possible to Have Axillary Web Syndrome After Breast Implant Surgery?

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Axillary web syndrome?

Sometimes patients develop cords from superficial venous thrombosis and in most cases these  respond to compresses and anti-inflammatories, but an exam is important, and I suggest you see your doctor.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Possible to Have Axillary Web Syndrome After Breast Implant Surgery

This does not make sense and may represent some other process inlcuding venous thrombosis and should be evaluated by a surgeon.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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