Will breast augmentation remove axillary breast tissue?

I have a "pouch of skin" above my breast (kind of near the underarm area but not on the arm). I am unsure of what kind of procedure would need to be performed to remove it (liposuction?) or if it is something that would go away with a breast augmentation? Is this a common problem area for women? It makes my bras fit uncomfortably because of the "hangover." Could this type of procedure be combined with an abdominoplasty?

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A: Breast Augmentation and Liposuction

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation does help that area and allows more filling of the skin envelope. The area of your concern may be addressed with augmenation alone but at times there is a need for liposuction to help fix the area. I would recommend getting the breast augmentation done and see how you feel afterwards... more

A: Axillary breast tissue

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast tissue in the axillary region usually presents as redundant folds above the bra cup. This may or may not change in size with the menstrual cycle. It can be treated easily with direct excision.

A: Axillary breast tissue can be common

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast tissue high up along the tail of the breast near the underarm is fairly common, especially in full breasted women though it may be present even with a smaller cup size. The tissue may have a good bit of skin excess, or be just a full mound of tissue. We have found it to respond well to liposuction using... more

A: Very common

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

You describe either some excess breast tissue or a localized pocket of fat. It is very common, and BAM may or may not make it appear less obvious. It is worth discussing liposcution with your surgeon.

A: Excess tissue in the upper outer breast

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

The little roll of extra tissue in the upper outer breast is very common and causes problems with clothing and bra straps. Usually it is improved by augmentation alone but sometimes (rarely) some liposuction can be done but it needs to be very conservative because of the thin skin in that area.

A: Axillary breast fullness.

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Yes all these procedures can be combined and yes axillary breast tissue is relatively common. The problem with management is determining if it is primarily breast or if it is fat. Breast responds to hormonal changes and may vary with your menstrual cycle becoming tender at that time of the month. Fat is... more

A: Breast augmentation might make axillary breast tissue less noticeable

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, Breast augmentation surgery is simply the placement of breast implants. It doesn't usually involve removing anything. The placement of implants might make that tissue less noticeable however depending upon how much there is and where exactly it is. It sounds like you need a consultation to sort... more