Excess armpit fat, can I get this removed? Getting a breast lift/augmentation in a few weeks. What are my options? (photos)

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I am getting a breast lift with implants in a few weeks. Ideally, I would like to have the excess fat near my armpits removed during this surgery. Is this a possibility? What do I need to consider/ask my doctor? This is very concerning to me because no amount of exercise will get this fat to go away (really! I am a personal trainer...i've tried everything).

Steven Schuster, MD, FACS · Answer

You could do some liposuction at the same time but I would recommend waiting.  Very often after a breast aug this tissue appears much less and you may not even need it.  Discuss this with your plastic surgeon.  Good luck.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. The breasts may lose their elasticity and firmness
which can be caused by different factors such as pregnancy, massive weight
loss, lactation and aging. To reaffirm the breasts and restore the natural look
your surgeon can perform a mastopexy or breast lift, with augmentation such as
silicone implants, you will be a very good candidate for this procedure, your surgeon has to tell you what can he/she do based in is/her own manners, hope you get what you want, hugs!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I would NOT recommend doing anything in your axillary pads since this is the main lymphatic drainage route from your breasts. And if have a double operation - implants + lifting - I would want the option of having all drainage routes for the swelling following this surgery. Why would you want to have longer lasting swelling? Also your amounts in the axillary areas seem very little?!

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