I've had a Liposuction on my both armpit 6 years ago due to fatty/loose skin. I'm not sure if it's a breast tissue. My problem is it's back and left me a scar. I am so desperate on what kind of procedure I have to undergo. How much would the procedure cost?
March 23, 2019
Answer: Another scar will help solve the problem This excess tissue may be associated with the tail of the breast. However it also may just be loose excess adipose tissue that has accumulated in the pre-axillary region. In either case while liposuction may improve the volumetric discrepancy it will not address the loose skin and therefore a very potentially unfavorable postoperative scenario of loose and redundant skin may have undesirable results. With any area of excess tissue and fat a skin excision to remove both will help with the contours. Certainly having another scar in this area is less desirable however with good scar massage and silicone treatment and postoperative care in addition to fastidious surgical technique the scar patterns can be very minimal. Look for a surgeon who has an expertise in doing brachioplasty's as well as breast reduction surgery to help you with this very complex area
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March 23, 2019
Answer: Another scar will help solve the problem This excess tissue may be associated with the tail of the breast. However it also may just be loose excess adipose tissue that has accumulated in the pre-axillary region. In either case while liposuction may improve the volumetric discrepancy it will not address the loose skin and therefore a very potentially unfavorable postoperative scenario of loose and redundant skin may have undesirable results. With any area of excess tissue and fat a skin excision to remove both will help with the contours. Certainly having another scar in this area is less desirable however with good scar massage and silicone treatment and postoperative care in addition to fastidious surgical technique the scar patterns can be very minimal. Look for a surgeon who has an expertise in doing brachioplasty's as well as breast reduction surgery to help you with this very complex area
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October 2, 2018
Answer: A photo won't tell the whole story It would be best to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to allow them to examine exactly what kind of tissue is under your arm there. As other surgeons have mentioned here, it could be breast tissue, it could be fat, there will likely be skin that also needs to be addressed depending on your desired result.
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October 2, 2018
Answer: A photo won't tell the whole story It would be best to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to allow them to examine exactly what kind of tissue is under your arm there. As other surgeons have mentioned here, it could be breast tissue, it could be fat, there will likely be skin that also needs to be addressed depending on your desired result.
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August 6, 2018
Answer: Loose skin and fat in armpit Thank you for your question. The armpit aka axilla is a common location for accessory breast tissue. This is known as the tail of spence. Liposuction is a very common treatment modality for removing the excess tissue, however, just as in other areas of the body that are liposuctioned, it does not treat the overlying skin. What I mean by this is if the tissue is removed by liposuction but the overlying skin has lost its elasticity, it will not contract back to a flat/normal contour. After a full examination, if it is determined that all the tissue has been previously removed and what is left is excess skin, then this will need to be surgically removed. This is usually performed through an ellipse that is placed within the natural hair-bearing portion of the axilla to hide the scar. Hope this helps!
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August 6, 2018
Answer: Loose skin and fat in armpit Thank you for your question. The armpit aka axilla is a common location for accessory breast tissue. This is known as the tail of spence. Liposuction is a very common treatment modality for removing the excess tissue, however, just as in other areas of the body that are liposuctioned, it does not treat the overlying skin. What I mean by this is if the tissue is removed by liposuction but the overlying skin has lost its elasticity, it will not contract back to a flat/normal contour. After a full examination, if it is determined that all the tissue has been previously removed and what is left is excess skin, then this will need to be surgically removed. This is usually performed through an ellipse that is placed within the natural hair-bearing portion of the axilla to hide the scar. Hope this helps!
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