I had Brachioplasty about 6 weeks ago and now have abnormal appearing skin growth, should I be concerned? (Photos)

August 25, 2017
Asked By:traumajohn in Beverly Hills, CA

I had Brachioplasy about 6 weeks ago. The left arm healed well, the right axilla had something to keep the site open during healing that fell out at about week 3 or 4 and left a hole. It is healing and the PS said it is ok. In the last 7 days the tissue has grown and is growing past the other skin in the axilla and looks like a little brain. Is there something I can or should do? Since it is still healing and hasn't scabbed yet I am not putting scar gel but I am using Abx ointment. Thanks, John

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