Accessory breast tissue will reform again, if I had it removed?

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I have extra breast tissue under my both arms, My doctor says it's bilateral accessory breast tissue and she says that It's not a danger and If I have it removed then it will reform again. So, I just want to know, If it's true? Please help me.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank
you very much for your question. 
Accessory breast tissue in the axillary, once removed, does not normally
regrow.  I would suggest you have a
consultation with another Board Certified plastic surgeon, to get a second opinion,
on your situation.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The breast tissue that is removed will not grow back. However, if any were to be left, it could possibly grow with pregnancy and breast feeding or with weight gain. Many women have this excess tissue and choose to have it removed.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Accessory breast tissue once removed should not grow back. Removing it often leads a small scar in the armpit region.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

This tissue is not a tumor, and should not grow back if removed. I have not heard of such a thing happening.  Perhaps a second opinion from another surgeon will serve you well.All the best.

Accessory breast tissue will reform again, if I had it removed?

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Answer: Axillary breast tissue

Answer: Axillary breast tissue

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