1 yr post op, how do I deal with the fat under my arms? Would weight loss solve this or would surgery be the only way to deal None
Answer: Under arm fat The area that concerns you needs to be examined to determine if it is excess fat, skin laxity or a combination. It is likely a combination in which case surgical removal would give the most predictable result. If it is just excess fat then localized liposuction should improve it.
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Answer: Under arm fat The area that concerns you needs to be examined to determine if it is excess fat, skin laxity or a combination. It is likely a combination in which case surgical removal would give the most predictable result. If it is just excess fat then localized liposuction should improve it.
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April 3, 2023
Answer: Weight Loss Reduction in One Area of the Body Thank you for your question regarding if weight loss will aid in the fat reduction of the underarm area or if it will need to be surgically removed. Unfortunately, I do not think further weight loss will reduce this area of skin and fat; I think it needs to be surgically removed. You may have loose skin in this area if you have liposuction. Therefore, I would suggest an incision be placed around this area of excess skin and fat, and the excess skin and fat be directly excised. It may be possible that this area can be done in the office under local anesthesia. However, weight loss will not solve this problem. I hope this helps to answer your question.
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April 3, 2023
Answer: Weight Loss Reduction in One Area of the Body Thank you for your question regarding if weight loss will aid in the fat reduction of the underarm area or if it will need to be surgically removed. Unfortunately, I do not think further weight loss will reduce this area of skin and fat; I think it needs to be surgically removed. You may have loose skin in this area if you have liposuction. Therefore, I would suggest an incision be placed around this area of excess skin and fat, and the excess skin and fat be directly excised. It may be possible that this area can be done in the office under local anesthesia. However, weight loss will not solve this problem. I hope this helps to answer your question.
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January 26, 2023
Answer: Arm pit role Liposuction sholud be the first option. However, if skin is not expected to retrsct (this can be evaluated only in person), direct excision of the role may be necessary. Good luck.
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January 26, 2023
Answer: Arm pit role Liposuction sholud be the first option. However, if skin is not expected to retrsct (this can be evaluated only in person), direct excision of the role may be necessary. Good luck.
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January 27, 2023
Answer: Under arm area Dear Bgt86,
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January 27, 2023
Answer: Under arm area Dear Bgt86,
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January 26, 2023
Answer: Excess anterior axilla skin What you have is excess skin of the anterior axilla (most commonly from weight loss). This area is not amenable to liposuction, but rather skin excision. The challenge here is that the scar is visible as it must run superiorly above the fold and down into the armpit. If too much skin is excised, the ability to raise your arm above your head is limited or the wound dehisces (opens up).
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January 26, 2023
Answer: Excess anterior axilla skin What you have is excess skin of the anterior axilla (most commonly from weight loss). This area is not amenable to liposuction, but rather skin excision. The challenge here is that the scar is visible as it must run superiorly above the fold and down into the armpit. If too much skin is excised, the ability to raise your arm above your head is limited or the wound dehisces (opens up).
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