How Do I Get Rid of Armpit Fat?

Fat in the bra roll area which is near the axilla is easily available for fat removal by liposuction. The axillary tail of the breast extends into the armpit in might require direct surgical excision rather than liposuction.

Thank you for the question. The area of fullness you describe tends to consist of mainly breast tissue. In my experience, it is best treated ( for most patients) with direct excision of the “excess” skin and breast tissue. Liposuction surgery alone will likely not be as effective and/or may leave you with continued excess/irregular skin.Placement of the incision line in the hair bearing axillary area is one of the keys to success; keeping the resulting scar as hidden as possible is important to most patients.I hope this helps.

             You will need an exam to determine if liposuction is the most reasonable alternative.  Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.

Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA