I want to know the best option for removing a spot of very painful excess breast tissue under my left arm?

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I have breast’s with fibroids that make them lumpy and the breast tissue has migrated under my arms it’s very painful on my left side I am on a thyroid med that my primary physician is working to get the correct dosage as well as being possible a new type 2 diabetic (still testing). I do take HRT because of a hysterectomy. I have controlled high blood pressure I currently see a physician for pain management for unrelated issues, yet many nights the pain under my arm is the most distracting.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

Axillary breast tissue can be painful, and is best surgically excised. I most often do this as an office procedure with light oral sedation.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

See a board certified plastic surgeon for a proper evaluation. It may require some xray studies but sometimes, these can be removed simply in the office.

Nick Masri, MD, FACS · Answer

Sorry to hear about the pain you’re feeling, Qwisper.
I think that the best thing to do right now is to consult a reputable and board-certified plastic surgeon so that he can personally evaluate you and give you recommendations based on your condition. It’s hard to give advice right now simply based on your description, without any photos to visualize the fibroids under your arms.
Good luck!

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