28 yo mom of four 10,5,2, and 9 months. had my first child at 17. 5'7, 135-140 lbs, fairly active. didnt breast feed due to flat nipples. Will Lipo work for me? Very self conscious about this area I can't wear workout tops, tanks or halter dresses. impossible to find a bra that fits bc fat hangs over. having a mommy makeover w/ drainless TT and BA July 3rd. hoping my plastic surgeon can get rid of this for me I am not able to do much upper body exercise due to tendinitis in my arms and hands :(
May 22, 2014
Answer: Axillary tissue The area that bothers you is called the Axillary Tail of Spence and may be fat, breast or a combination of both but either way can be excised either through liposuction if fat or direct excision if breast via a small incision in your arm pit Dr Corbin
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May 22, 2014
Answer: Axillary tissue The area that bothers you is called the Axillary Tail of Spence and may be fat, breast or a combination of both but either way can be excised either through liposuction if fat or direct excision if breast via a small incision in your arm pit Dr Corbin
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Answer: Axillary bulges and liposuction If I can help by summarizing the responses I would say that liposuction only removes fat cells and cannot suck it breast or other tissues. The advantage of liposuction is a very small access incisional scar and it won't make the skin sag or change its characteristics (or tighten it either). Excess breast tissue is removed by direct excision which requires a more significant procedure and incisional scar. The problem with axillary bulges is knowing whether the bulge is fat only or breast tissue with fat. There is no simple test for it or way to tell what the result will be with liposuction alone (the same goes for the breast itself -- including male breasts). Since liposuction is relatively easy and can be done with local anesthesia to keep down the cost and minimize the recovery, it's reasonable to try liposuction alone. Any residual can then be considered for direct excision and known incisional scar including removal of excess skin if needed. I would agree that in my experience there is often at least some breast tissue in this area and liposuction alone doesn't clear the bulge completely.
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Answer: Axillary bulges and liposuction If I can help by summarizing the responses I would say that liposuction only removes fat cells and cannot suck it breast or other tissues. The advantage of liposuction is a very small access incisional scar and it won't make the skin sag or change its characteristics (or tighten it either). Excess breast tissue is removed by direct excision which requires a more significant procedure and incisional scar. The problem with axillary bulges is knowing whether the bulge is fat only or breast tissue with fat. There is no simple test for it or way to tell what the result will be with liposuction alone (the same goes for the breast itself -- including male breasts). Since liposuction is relatively easy and can be done with local anesthesia to keep down the cost and minimize the recovery, it's reasonable to try liposuction alone. Any residual can then be considered for direct excision and known incisional scar including removal of excess skin if needed. I would agree that in my experience there is often at least some breast tissue in this area and liposuction alone doesn't clear the bulge completely.
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