Surgery for axiliary breast tissue in armpit 7 years ago, it seems to be growing back. Is it just skin or tissue growing back?

October 28, 2014
Asked By:jennifereisme in Garden Grove, CA

I have gained about 20 pounds since the surgery and recently it seems as if it is getting bigger again, is tender at certain times, and feels like it is tugging / pulling quite frequently. My concern is that it is regrowth of tissue, not just skin, and I am scheduled to have a lift with implants at the end of December. Could this affect the surgery in any way if it is tissue regrown? My Ps said it is just loose skin but if that is the case why is it casing pain again?

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October 29, 2014

Answer: Surgery for axiliary breast tissue in armpit 7 years ago, it seems to be growing back. Is it just skin or tissue growing back?

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Answer: Surgery for axiliary breast tissue in armpit 7 years ago, it seems to be growing back. Is it just skin or tissue growing back?

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October 28, 2014

Answer: Axillary breast tissue

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October 28, 2014

Answer: Axillary breast tissue

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