I have a pocket of fat or skin under my armpit. Commonly known as bra fat. I've lost 40 pounds, my BMI is 19. I still have a fat roll on this area. I'm not sure if it's loose skin or fat. I do have breast implants that emphasize this issue. Is there any way to treat it? I was thinking kybella or something similar, but since I have a low fat percentage, I do not know what that pocket is. What are my options?
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January 10, 2018
Answer: Plastic Surgery Procedure to Remove Fat from Armpits?
Hello,You do not need 'skin tightening'; that is not the problem. You have isolated areas of fulness representing either residual pockets of fat, scar tissue, or both, which can occur after liposuction. Unfortunately, Venus Legacy and other non-surgical devices are unproven; there is not one pee...
If it is as small as it appears, then it can probably be done in the office under local anesthesia for $1200-$1500. The only concern I have is whether it is fat that can be suctioned, or is it excess skin that needs to be excised.
Good luck,
Greg Sexton, M.D.
Columbia, S.C.
It is very common to have pain, soreness and general discomfort following liposuction for several days to several weeks or more. The extent of this depends on many factors and varies from person to person. Swelling also is very variable and can take 6 months or more to largely dissipate though...
