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Did Anyone Have Surgery
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Hello everyone I had to have skin flap surgery under both arms it hurt like hell

posted April 20
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I’ve had an incision and drain under general anaesthetic on right axilla, but still having issues with that for the past seven months and never healed, so now waiting to hear from a plastic surgeon who has some expertise in HS as that one is still a problem and now my left is also filling up with multiple nodules

posted April 20
A myHSteam Member

Yes, according to the information provided, several members of the myHSteam community have undergone surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Here are some of their experiences:

- One member mentioned that the surgery under their underarm went well, with two lesions removed that never returned.
- Another member had a ... read more

Yes, according to the information provided, several members of the myHSteam community have undergone surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Here are some of their experiences:

- One member mentioned that the surgery under their underarm went well, with two lesions removed that never returned.
- Another member had a lesion removed above their brow by a plastic surgeon, which also never returned.
- A different member shared that armpit surgery was the best decision for them and it significantly changed their life.

However, it's also noted that some members experienced the recurrence of lesions after surgery, indicating that HS can be a persistently challenging condition to manage even post-surgery.

 This AI-generated response comes from myHSteam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

Surgery for HS: Understand Your Options | myHSteam
Surgery for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: What To Know | myHSteam
posted April 20

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