Lump in Armpit 3 Weeks Post-Op Breast Implants

Question

I just found a lump in my armpit I'm 3 weeks post op the lump is about the size of a strawberry and is a little tender. Is this normal?

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You may have an enlarged lymph node, but please let your surgeon examine you. No one over the Internet can diagnose you.

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

You should call your surgeon and let him know about it.  Then follow his advice.  Internet advice on such issues is not wise.

Anh Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

This could be due to inflammation caused by having surgery but you need to be examined by your PS to make sure an infection is not developing.  Good luck.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

This may be a lymph node reacting to your surgery. However that is unusual.Please see your surgeon for an exam in person and do not rely on internet advice.

Thomas Guillot, MD (retired) · Answer

This lump is probably a reactive lymph node when will subside. Please show this to your plastic surgeon.

George Commons, MD (retired) · Answer

After breast augmentation there can be some inflammatory response and lymph node growth.   This could be meaningless and will simply go away.   It however could be an infection of some proportion and this need checked out by your doctor.   My Best,  Dr C

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD (retired) · Answer

After breast augmentation, it is not unusual to have a reaction in the armpit lymph nodes.It sounds like the one you have is a bit larger than we might typically see. Get in to see your surgeon to make sure all is OK.

Lump in Armpit 3 Weeks Post-Op Breast Implants

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