sore armpits after brachioplasty

I had a brachioplasty about 5 weeks ago and I'm healing amazingly well, except right in my armpits, the incisisons are red and irritated and I have some periodic discomfort.  I've been using silicone scar gel for about a week and there are no parts of my incision that are open.  I think it might just be irritation from clothes.  I have ordered scar sheets but they are still in the mail.  Other than being naked, do you have any tips or advice about caring for my delicate pits? 

I am sorry to say, I have no advice :(  I had the same issue - my surgeon called it the confluence of incisions.  I was stretching too far and one of my armpits had a "separation" in that area.  I never used scar sheets or anything.  I am now 4 months post op and have zero problems...it just slowly goes back to normal.  Hang in there :)

thanks, I realized that the compression sleeves were rubbing in that area. My surgeon told me I don't have to wear them anymore so that has settled things down but there is still irritation. I know you are right. it's the area that gets the most stretching for sure.  Here's a question for you, how do you shave your armpits now?  :)

BEST SIDE EFFECT EVER...I don't!  My armpit hair follicles were all in the skin that was removed.  Can I say lucky?!  Do you still have hair follicles?  My sweat glands were apparently removed too.  I haven't had to shave or wear deodorant since my arm lift in October.  Seriously.  A definite highlight of my life.  

That is great news!  I definitely haven't worn or felt like I needed deodorant since surgery but I do have a bit of very light coloured peach fuzz.  I could live with it.  Over abundance of body hair is definitely not an issue for me. 

Oh wow, that is awesome! Especially the shaving part...

Hi, I hope it's OK I sent you another PM.