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

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

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.

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

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.

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

The lump you describe this fairly common after transaxillary breast augmentation. It typically represents a small amount of swelling or bleeding and should resolve. Ask your surgeon if you may massage the area.