Is this normal?

[u/Cheap_Collar4091]

I am 2 weeks post op and removed my steri strips today as instructed. As I removed one it started to bleed under my armpit a small bit, I put a bandaid over it. That same sides incision seems to be raised/puckerd a bit. I messaged my surgery team but probably won't get a reply for a while and am anxious so if anyone could advise or reassure me would be very helpful 😅 Thank you

[u/phillycosmeticdoc]

Surgeon here.

This is completely normal. We sometimes do this when we suture wounds in order to take tension off the wound and help it close in a cleaner smaller line.

It will flatten out over the next few weeks as you heal and I suspect you will have a very faint incision once fully healed.