Pain/slight lump in my underarm after Breast Augmentation. Any suggestions?

Question

11 days ago I had a breast augmentation through the inframammery crease. I have had some pain in my underarm and have realized there is a slight lump and is painful when pressed. What could cause this and what are the chances of it going away?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Since there has been a change in your post op course, please contact your surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend most appropriate treatment plan at this time.

The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello Thank your question. It is not uncommon to have swelling 11 days post-op. You should definitely speak to your board certified plastic surgeon in follow up so that you can be seen in person. Best regards

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

To answer this with any kind of accuracy would require an in person exam. So, I would suggest that you contact your surgeon. It's probably some swelling in your lymph node in response to your surgery, but I think it's always best to err on the side of caution.

Michael J. Brown, MD · Answer

Hi,

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. Sorry to
learn about your concerns.

The best advice that I can give you is that you should speak to your plastic
surgeon. Online consultants are not the appropriate source of information for
you; your plastic surgeon should be your resource when it comes to
postoperative concerns.

This is important because every surgeon has different perspectives, the only
one that should be important is the one that operated on you ;)

Best wishes,

Dr. Michael J. Brown 
Northern Virginia Breast Augmentation

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Pain in your armpit and a lump just after surgery may represent a lymph node and potentially an infection. Best to be evaluated in person.

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