Breast Reduction: Q&A
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Does Breast Reduction Affect the Associated Under and Back Armpit Fat?
Most women of my family genetically have wide shoulders and large breasts. Besides that, we have extra fat at the back of the arm pit which gets pronounced with bra strap. Does anyone know if the breast reduction can help that part as well?
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Armpit fat treated with liposuction at the time of breast reduction.
Hi.
These are really two different operations, but they are commonly done together. This approach will help you a lot.
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Lateral Chest Wall and Breast Reduction
The fat that you are describing sounds like it is located on the lateral chest wall, below your armpit. This area is not adressed with a breast reduction, because it not considered part of the breast. There are cosmetic/out of pocket options for this area that can be done simulteneously with the breast reduction but will not be covered by insurance. I hope this helps you!
Kindest regards
Neil J. Zemmel
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Excess fat on lateral chest wall and back and breast reduction.
The fat on the lateral chest wall and back are not addressed as part the usual breast reduction however it is possible to correct this at the same procedure. Usually this can be done with liposuction but may require excision of skin excess also depending on the amount and tone of the skin in these areas. A surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons could advise you on what would be the best option for your specific issues.
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Axillary fat
A breast reduction is a general term describing a reduction in the volume of the breast. What is specifically done is different for each patient. If there are areas of excess volume (fat or breast tissue) in and around the axilla, that area can be reduce at the same time whether or not it is contiguous with or contains actual breast tissue. It is all appropriate in re-contouring the chest area.
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Breast Reduction and Treatment of “Extra Fat" Of Adjacent Areas?
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Breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Exactly what is done during this procedure can be individualized to each patient's specific situation/needs/goals. For example, if a patient states that she wishes to treat breast tissue close to the axillary area ( this breast tissue is called the axillary tail of Spence), then the area can be treated during the breast reduction procedure. Sometimes,...
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