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.
Answer: Answer to Bump or Not 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.
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Answer: Answer to Bump or Not 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.
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May 30, 2022
Answer: Transaxillary BA 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
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May 30, 2022
Answer: Transaxillary BA 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
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