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Senata76 · 08-11-2008, 05:20 PM

Hello Dr Pelletiere,

I had my second BA a week ago and since yesterday, I have a lump under one armpit. It's not visible but I can feel it with my fingers and it hurts when I press. I have no drains after my surgery and I have now hematoma both of under my stitches. Today I went to emergency and the dr there told me that this is normal and the thing under my armpit is a blood fluid and it would go away. I'm worried about an infection, could this be it?

Thank you for your time.

Senata

Dr. Pelletiere · 08-12-2008, 10:24 AM

It sounds like you have a hematoma under your transaxillary incision. Depending on the size, it may resolve on its own. It probably hurts from the pressure of the old blood in the tissues. If the area continues to enlarge, becomes red and extremely tender, or the incision begins to drain, these are signs that an infection is taking hold. Certainly see your plastic surgeon if any of these occur. However, it sounds like a little trapped blood and it should resolve on its own.

Senata76 · 08-12-2008, 12:34 PM

Hello again Dr Pelletiere,

Today when I woke up, most of these lumps were gone, only a tiny one left. It must be a small fluid like you said. I'm relieved now. Thank you for your time.

Senata

08-11-2008, 05:20 PM	#1
Senata76 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London England Posts: 48 My Mood: Thanks: 66 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Lump under armpit Hello Dr Pelletiere, I had my second BA a week ago and since yesterday, I have a lump under one armpit. It's not visible but I can feel it with my fingers and it hurts when I press. I have no drains after my surgery and I have now hematoma both of under my stitches. Today I went to emergency and the dr there told me that this is normal and the thing under my armpit is a blood fluid and it would go away. I'm worried about an infection, could this be it? Thank you for your time. Senata __________________ 120 lbs 5'4 BA Date 18 April, 2008 Mentor Moderate Saline Round TransAx Unders 200cc(Right)/ 215cc(Left)[/color][/color] 2ND BA 04 August, 2008 250 cc Mentor moderate silicone, crease incision, unders

08-12-2008, 10:24 AM	#2
Dr. Pelletiere Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 96 My Mood: Thanks: 2 Thanked 96 Times in 47 Posts	It sounds like you have a hematoma under your transaxillary incision. Depending on the size, it may resolve on its own. It probably hurts from the pressure of the old blood in the tissues. If the area continues to enlarge, becomes red and extremely tender, or the incision begins to drain, these are signs that an infection is taking hold. Certainly see your plastic surgeon if any of these occur. However, it sounds like a little trapped blood and it should resolve on its own. __________________ The above messages are not intended to substitute for direct medical advice or patient care. Proper medical/patient care can only come with direct patient interaction and a full examination. If you cannot accept this policy, please ignore my messages. Dr. Pelletiere specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in and around Chicago. Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD 1602 Colonial Parkway Inverness, Illinois 60067 847.358.9444 office@pelletieresurgery.com www.pelletieresurgery.com

08-12-2008, 12:34 PM	#3
Senata76 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London England Posts: 48 My Mood: Thanks: 66 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Hello again Dr Pelletiere, Today when I woke up, most of these lumps were gone, only a tiny one left. It must be a small fluid like you said. I'm relieved now. Thank you for your time. Senata __________________ 120 lbs 5'4 BA Date 18 April, 2008 Mentor Moderate Saline Round TransAx Unders 200cc(Right)/ 215cc(Left)[/color][/color] 2ND BA 04 August, 2008 250 cc Mentor moderate silicone, crease incision, unders

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