Is there anything to be done with folds/creases under arms after mastectomy?

Thank you for your question. Your concern is a common issue in women who have undergone mastectomy without reconstruction. the folding and rippling can be due to a variety of issues ranging from uneven fat/breast tissue planes causing rippling in the remaining skin/subcutaneous tissue, excess skin and subcutaneous tissue or tissue redundancy. A thorough physical exam and consultation from a board certified plastic surgeon should elicit a specific diagnosis and treatment plan. This is a common problem, but one that has a variety of solutions from fat grafting to revision of scars to reconstruction. Best of luck in your journey!

This is a very common issue following mastectomy.  There are several causes but often it is due to an excess skin fold extending around to the back (that was there pre surgery) that is now more obvious after surgery as the breast has been removed.  It can be addressed at the time of reconstruction or as a separate procedure on it's own.  A combination of liposuction & skin excision is often required.  Have a consultation with a Plastic surgeon or return back to your breast surgeon.