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Axillary Breast Tissue Removal Under Both Arms - What Would the Cost Be About?

asked 10 months ago by kimmyf73 in Saint Paul, MN
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 758 times
Tags: under arms, breast tissue, costs, removal

I have breast tissue under each arm and i would love to have it removed. What is the appoximate cost for this?

4 answers to Axillary Breast Tissue Removal Under Both Arms - What Would the Cost Be About?

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Breast Tissue under the Arm

Thank you for your question. Cost for this procedure have many variables. Will this be performed with any type of breast surgery? It may require excision or liposuction of the area. I would need to examine you in person for an examination to give more exact information. I perform surgeries in an outpatient surgery center (not my office) with board certified anesthesiologists (not nurse anesthetists) so it can range from $2500-4500 depending on exactly what is... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Axillary breast tissue,liposuction

Fullness in the arm pit areas are usually due to excessive fat , extension of breast tissue in the axillary areasor both. During breast reduction surgeries I usually perform liposuction of this are without charging extra for the procedure. If patient desired to have improvement in this area without any breast surgery my surgery fees is about $ 800.00 -1,000.00 . Occasionally after augmentation mammoplasty , this fullness become a concern and it isw necessary to address them . In such... more
Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Axillary Breast Tissue

The exact location and extent of axillary breast tissue may vary. It is most frequently removed with liposuction done at the same time as a breast reduction, but could certainly be performed without a breast reduction and this of course would impact on the cost. The cost depends on many different factors, and it is best to seek a consultation to determine your exact needs.
Beverly Friedlander, MD

Short Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Axillary Breast Tissue Removal Under Both Arms - What Would the Cost Be About?

In Miami fee range from $2,000 to $4,000. Needs an in person evaluation to determine the extent of breast tissue, lymphatic tissue in area to be excised.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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