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Is Lipo A Good Option for Under Arm Area Auxillary Fat?

asked 9 months ago by Alexis7 in Bay Area
Latest answer by Scott L. Replogle, MD
Question viewed 310 times
Tags: under arms, athletic, candidate, side

I am 135lbs work out daily and eat very healthy. In last 2yrs I have noticed annoying fat towards back/top of my breast it is NOT part of my breast. I have tried tons of bras and its just ugly FAT! I can't wear lots of shirts it looks gross. Which type of lipo is best for under arm area auxillary fat & will my skin sag there if I do it?

4 answers to Is Lipo A Good Option for Under Arm Area Auxillary Fat?

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Liposuction of the axillae makes a big improvement.

Liposuction of the axillae makes a big improvement to the front, side and back axillae(arm pit areas) under local anesthesia with almost no down time. The smaller micro cannulas make the difference and is easy to go through the procedure. Cost is roughly $4000. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

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Liposuction in the axillary area

I agree with Dr. Lapuerta. The area you describe/show is likely to be the axillary tail of the breast tissue and cannot be eliminated by liposuction alone. Any fat in this area or in the axilla itself can be suctioned with any liposuction technique and, properly done, shouldn't cause any sagging or skin problem. The problem is determining what is fat and what is breast tissue or connective tissue. An example is the breast itself. It has fat content and can be suctioned and fat extracted... more
Scott L. Replogle, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Axillary fat can be removed with very nice improvement!

Axillary fat can be removed via tiny liposculpture incisions (usually 1 per side), and very nice improvements can usually be achieved. I prefer the tiny ultrasonic cannulas and tumescent technique, which can be done under local, local plus sedation, or if you really want it, TIVA general anesthesia. Small localized areas such as this can be done quite comfortably and thoroughly under local anesthesia alone, but larger areas or multiple areas are usually done under TIVA (plus tumescent... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Axilla arm Fat

Axillary fat can sometimes be mistaken for actual breast tissue. You should be examined by a plastic surgeon. If it is just a fatty tissue, then that can be improved with liposuction. If it is breast tissue, which is very common, then that would have to be excised and taken out. Breast tissue is thicker and cannot pass through the liposuction cannula.
Leo Lapuerta, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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