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Hey there! I had a wide excision on my left arm put with skin graft. I ended up getting infection post surgery due to the initial (small) wound vac failing. Once I rented a big wound vac and was on iv antibiotics, it cleared up. It was about a 4 month recovery, but totally worth it! Definitely have it done by a plastic surgeon who is experienced with HS.
Some myHSteam members have reported challenges with healing after armpit surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). While some have had positive outcomes, others have experienced the recurrence of lesions. There is no specific mention of forearm pain post-armpit surgery in the provided context. If you have concerns, it's Show Full Answer
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