A 36-year-old member asked:
Tightness in the chest and breast area and swelling under the arms aroun the armpit and side after breast reduction, should i be concerned?
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Dr. Mark Packanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Possibly normal: Depending on how long ago your surgery was, the swelling may be normal. See your surgeon to be sure it us healing properly.
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Dr. Eric Khairallaanswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Possible hematoma: If it is in the immediate post op period with significant asymmetry of the breasts make sure you are not developing an expanding hematoma. Check with your plastic surgeon
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Breast reduction: is it common to have tightness in the chest and breast area and swelling under the arms aroun the armpit and side after?
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Dr. Tom Poustianswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Possibly…: Although the symptoms you describe may occur after breast reduction surgery, always best to run your concerns by your plastic surgeon. He/she may want to see you, earlier than already scheduled, to rule out complications. Best wishes.
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