Breast lumpectomy axillary tail removal with Breast augmentation?

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A: Breast augmentation at the time of removal of axillary breast tissue

By John E. Gross, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

I would not recommend placing breast implants at the same time and thru the same incision used for removal of axillary breast tissue. Your risk of complications may be increased from combining the procedures. I would recommend dealing with your axillary symptoms first. A consultation can more... more

A: Breast lumpectomy axillary tail removal with Breast augmentation?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Dear Madness113, You do appear to have an enlarged axillary tail. Several considerations are in order. Your bra appears to be digging in so I am not sure if this MAY be related to your being slightly over weight or wearing an ill fitting bra. (Before you protest, please, be aware that a HUGE number of women... more

A: Axillary breast tissue removal

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I would suggest having the axillary breast tissue removed first , and then coming back at a later time to have the formal breast augmentation performed.

A: Is your weight optimized

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

It appears that you might be somewhat obese by your photos and you should optimize your weight as much as possible prior to contemplating surgery. If it is optimized, then in is certainly possible to do an augmenation as the same time. Whether you need a real lumpectomy of breast tissue or merely liposuction... more

A: Axillary breast tissue can be removed directly, or with liposuction

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Patients often feel that they have excess fat under the arm, or actually just below which is difficult to conceal as it tends to push up from under the bra. This excess is breast tissue which we often describe as ectopic, or developed outside of the normal area of breast development. Axillary breast tissue is... more

A: I would suggest separating the surgery

By Francisco Canales, MD - Sonoma Valley Plastic Surgeon

Doing an axillary tail excision with drain placement would be, in my opinion, a contraindication to breast augmentation at the same time. You may have some lymphatic drainage that lasts more than a few days and your surgeon risks contaminating the pocket that the implant will be in. I would suggest... more