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Tendon Under Armpit is Tight After Breast Implants

asked 2 years ago by 1234me in Germany
Latest answer by S.Pasquale Maggi, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, silicone implant, armpit, over muscle, smooth

I am 39, 5'6, 125. I had silicone smooth overs done through the armpit. my left has dropped and is healing nicely. My right was more difficult to put in, more bruising after still has not dropped. When I try and lift my right arm I can see my tendon stick out. It is sore from my armpit to about 5 inches up my arm. It also looks like atrophy has started on that arm. Could my PS have cut into a tendon? I am right handed.

4 answers to Tendon Under Armpit is Tight After Breast Implants

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Tendon Under Armpit is Tight After Breast Implants

Dear 1234Me, What you are describing is a Mondor's cord- otherwise described as a sclerosing thrombophlebitis of the subcutaneous veins of the anterior chest wall- it sounds far more worrisome than it typically is. It has about a 1% incidence after breast augmentation, and is typically self-limiting. I recommend to my patients it is best treated with anti-inflammatory meds (such as Ibuprofen). It usually goes away after a few weeks. I hope this helps,... more
S.Pasquale Maggi, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Axillary implant insertion

The cord you are seeing may be a vein  that more than likley will resolve on its own. Massage may help and anti-inflammatories. You should  be seen by your surgeon ot advise you.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Tendon Under Armpit is Tight After Breast Implants

This appears to be more of a thrombosed vein than a transected muscle. Massage and exercise should help.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Armpit Cord after Breast Augmentation will get better

It is not unusual to develop a tight tender cord across the armpit after axillary breast augmentation. It's not a damaged tendon.  This will get better as you continue to heal, but I do recommend some stretching and massage to speed up the resolution: Stand next to a wall extend your arm as high above you as you can; if it helps, "walk your finger up the wall for a better stretch lean toward the wall to further stretch your arm  at the... more
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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