Can Axilloplasty Be Combined with Liposuction of Upper Back and Bra Bulge?

asked 1 year ago by ritrit in orlando florida
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: back, bra line, after weight loss, armpit, combination, excision

Is there a way to excise the excess skin from upper back/ bra bulge using the same incision in the armpit? Lost 90 lbs from diet and exercise and recently had a e.t.t.(thrilled with results).Thanks

5 answers to Can Axilloplasty Be Combined with Liposuction of Upper Back and Bra Bulge?

Arm lift and bra rolls

Sometimes in performing an arm lift the incision is carried into the axilla and down the side of the breast ot treat the bra rolls.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Upper body lift

There is no way to exercise and improved these area. Exercise normally burs fat and let redundant skin . The treatment for excess of skin is by removing the extra skin with surgery and the upper body lift is a surgery design to do it.

Alejandro J. Quiroz, M.D.
Mexico Plastic Surgeon

Upper Body Lifts for Loose Arm and Back Skin

I will remove excess arm, back,a nd side of chest skin using an extended armpit incision that goes from armp to armit to breast and call this an upper body lift.

John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Removal of excess armpit skin

Typically this area is combined with and arm lift which treats some of the excess axillary skin and is called a thoracobrachioplasty.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Axilloplasty Be Combined with Liposuction of Upper Back and Bra Bulge

Yes but drainage system is needed. Be careful discuss with your chosen surgeon the details of this peculiar operative combinations. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski 305 598 0091

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

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