How Can I Get Rid of my Abnormally Large Armpit Fat? (photo)

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I'm a 21 year old female who's 5'4 & only 107 pounds. I've had these since I was a child, & no matter what weight I am or what exercise I do, they just don't go away. I can't wear a tank top & it limits my confidence, and I want a change, but am not sure what procedure would fully get rid of them and create a normal crease there instead. I'm still in university and hoping to find an affordable procedure that is still effective in fully getting rid of it. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the armpit (axillae) fat is easy to remove under local and costs roughly $2000-2500. You will be so glad you did it. Sincerely,David Hansen,MD

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank
 you for your question.   An examination would be necessary to evaluate 
if liposuction alone or liposuction in combination with a skin excision 
is needed. Consult with a board certified Plastic Surgeon. 
Best Wishes

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction of this axillary fat will likely yield a good result for you, although a physical exam will be necessary to assess the skin envelope.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction 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

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

Thanks for the photos, they help in understanding the exact area you are concerned about. That bulge at the front edge of the armpit is often true breast tissue and not actually fat. If it indeed is breast tissue it can easily be excised but will leave a scar. Liposuction is of little value and usually a waste of time. The liposuction does work well on fat, just not on breast tissue. You will need to see a plastic surgeon for an exam in order to determine the exact nature of that tissue.

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