What does liposuction of sub-axilla refer to? this is in combination with adominoplasty.

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lipo will be preformed on flanks, bra line, and sub-axilla in combination with adominoplasty. Some one else said only lipo of flanks and inner thighs. what is right?

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS · Answer

The sub-axillary region refers to the area below the armpit, and if fat is in that region, it is a combination of the lateral extension of the breast (lateral breast fat) and the upper back fat.  Liposuction of this region is normally performed through two separate incisions, one under the breast to get the anterior portion of this area and one in the mid-back to get the posterior portion along with upper back fat.  Sub-axillary fat is always liposuctioned along with a breast reduction to decrease the chance of dog ears.  This area, if not suctioned out, allows fat to hang over the top of a bra both on the back and below the armpit.  Using small canulas, this unattractive area of fat is easily removed with almost no scarring.  Post operative ultrasound (the kind physical therapists use for sore muscles) in this area can decrease the chance of tightness and scarring and lead to a complete recovery in less than one month.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

this is a fairly common place to acquire fat particularly in women. It can easily be suctioned in combination with an abdominoplasty.

Antoine A. Hallak, MD, FACS · Answer

this is the area right below the armpit area, if you have further questions about your procedure you should consult with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery.  Good Luck

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction of an area below the armpits.Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent.  Find a plastic    
surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction and liposuction revision   
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

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

Liposuction of the Sub-Axilla is liposuction of the area of the chest below the armpit.  This procedure could be performed at the same time as an abdominoplasty.  To determine which procedures would be in your best interest, seek out several opinions from plastic surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).  Best wishes.

What does liposuction of sub-axilla refer to? this is in combination with adominoplasty.

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