Quarter sized lump/knot in armpit incision area, 7 days p.o. BA. Advice? (photos)

Question

I have a quarter sized lump/knot under my right incision site in my armpit. it doesn't appear to the the mondor's chord, as it's just a lump. It's fairly sensitive, but both sites are as they are still healing. I see my PS on Monday, and I'm still taking antibiotics, just wondering if this is something that is common? I've attached a photo and circled where the lump is just so you can see where it's located. It's under the skin, so you can't really see much.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear kikid26,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

kikid26.  I would follow up with your plastic surgeon but I doubt that you have any reason to worry. It could very well be early, immature scar tissue that you are feeling and it will resolve with time. Best of luck.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person assessment

Robert D. Wilcox, MD · Answer

Dear Kikid26,
  
It looks like you had a transaxillary breast augmentation and swelling from the incision is normal.  We call that a “healing ridge.”  This will most likely persist to a maximum size of about two months and then decrease in size over the course of a year.  Clearly, the picture does not show any signs of infection.  I hope this has been helpful.
Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.

Ravi Somayazula, DO · Answer

Based on the picture, I do not see any cause for alarm. Follow up with your surgeon. Swelling in the area of the incision is normal this soon after surgery, and certain massage techniques will improve this with time.
Best wishes,
Dr. Ravi Somayazula
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon,
RealSelf Top 100 Surgeon
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 
Member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Member of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons and Harris County Medical Society

Quarter sized lump/knot in armpit incision area, 7 days p.o. BA. Advice? (photos)

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Quarter sized lump/knot in armpit incision area, 7 days p.o. BA. Advice? (photos)

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