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Breast reduction - why do I have underarm numbness? (photo)

May 7, 2017
Asked By:jazzychrissy in Athens, GA

I'm 5 days post op and seem to be healing well. I had drains for the first 3 days but they were removed at my post op appointment. I've recently noticed that my armpit and underarm (down to about midway to my elbow) is completely numb. I can't feel anything when I touch it. This is the case on BOTH ARMS It's making mobility of my shoulders difficult. What could this be?

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