Gauges can take anywhere from four days to two weeks to heal. It is best to wait about one week until you change or go up a size in gauges, so that they can continue to heal p â¦ roperly and avoid infections.
Whether you feel these lumps may be cancerous or common, I highly advise you to see your physician and accordingly, the doctor may or may not order additional testss. However, If the lump is painful and can be rolled around chances are, it may be a cyst of some kind and can be easily treated.
Many people will feel these painful, hard lumps under the arm and be afraid that it is a cancerous growth. However, there are several causes for painful swelling or lumps under the arms that are no cause for alarm, including swollen lymph nodes or infection.