Can Fat in Front and Back of the Armpit Be Removed?

 Make sure the surgeon has a lot of experience and knows the proper way of doing this. You don't want to have too much removed and have excess saggy skin left!

Fat at the upper anterior axillary fold is usually fair game for liposuction techniques. The surgeon must be cautious not to overdo the suctioning or irregularities and loose skin can result. The lateral chest area is also now a routine area. These are some of the many new areas that are now accessible because of advancement in liposuction techniques, canula design, etc. Needless to say, the brachial plexus (nerves to the arm) and large veins are in the area, so consultation with a board... more

In short, the answer to your question is YES. That is what liposuction would do for you.  The fat is injection with a solution that will help decrease bruising and postop pain.  Then the fat is suctioned out from those areas.

Hi! In New York City, we often do liposuction of the folds in front of and behind the armpits to clean up fat in these areas.  It works very well.  We do this either by itself, or together with other procedures like breast reduction or breast lift.

The majority of the time fullness in the anterior or posterior portion of the armpit can be improved with liposuction. An exam by a board certified plastic surgeon can guide you whether traditional liposuction or ultrasound assisted liposuction may be indicated. This area in many patients can be improved relatively simply and with result most patients are quite happy with.