I am looking to get my axillary breast tissue removed. I started puberty pretty young and my breasts grew at a super fast rate so I gained some breast tissue in my armpits. I have grown to embrace my chest size but the breast tissue in my armpit is irritating to me. It’s a big problem area for me and lowers my self esteem so I plan to get surgery to remove it soon. I’m 18 years old so I can’t just drop everything and get a surgery so I would like some info on how much I should save up.
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Thanks so much for your question and photos! From your photos, it is hard to see the wound, and I would recommend seeing your plastic surgeon for recommendations for wound care. The area where you have the open wound is at the "T-junction", the area of most tension in the standard...
Hi and thank you for your question!
It is normal to have ups and downs after having surgery. You body is adjusting. With every day that passes you should feel better. Speak to your surgeon with these concerns. Take care of yourself, and take the time needed to heal. Best wishes!
Hello and thank you for your question. Please contact your plastic surgeon and ask
him/her specifically their protocol in regards to your concerns. Best of
luck to you!
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Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS
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