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Must I see a breast surgeon to remove axillary breast tissue in one armpit?

TreebirdJul 21, 2022
Going for a breast reduction, but plastic surgeon will not remove Axillary Breast tissue. He says there are too many lymph nodes in that area and recommends that I see a breast surgeon. This means a second surgery and potentially more expense. Has anyone heard of this? I live in a smaller city so not many doctors.

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