Would Liposuction fix this the lump that's forming by my armpit? (photos)

Thank you for your question. This problem can be result with liposuction on your armpits. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

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Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on your photos, assuming that this is fat, you may have two options. One is liposuction, which can remove the mass, but will not treat any excess skin. The other is direct excision - removing both skin and fat - which may be a better option if this turns out to be axillary breast tissue. An in person exam is the best way to gauge what it could be. I hope this helps.

It's difficult to say with pictures alone. Seek out an expert for a formal evaluation. They'll be able to discuss next steps. Best, Dr. Emer

Most frequently mass of this kind and location is residual fat tissue or accessory breast tissue. However, only on the basis of in person evaluation, one could decide about real nature of this mass. If fat tissue is the cause, liposuction could be appropriate way to correct it. Good luck.

Dear Kara0422,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

For most ladies, that excess if fat and can be easily treated with liposuction. However, some have excess breast tissue there, and that would need to be excised. An examination could determine what you have.

If this tissue is fatty or glandular in nature, it should be improved nicely with liposuction. Sometimes this tissue is more dense, which could mean that excision is the best approach. The only way to know for sure is to have the area examined.

Yes but the skin will wrinkle... Best to excise the excess skin and fat tissue with a scar in each arm oit area. fees in the $5,000 ranges.

Some women have accessory breast tissue up towards the armpit. The medical term for this is the tail of Spence.

Unlike the primary breast this tissue tends to have soft breast issue and a lot of fat and can often be successfully treated with Liposuction. The area most likely also has some skin laxity and direct excision is probably better for giving the correct contour but will leave a scar of which most goes into the armpit.

This is not related to your pectoralis muscle and you do not need fat transfer. Please do not go to that doctor. Whoever said that is probably not a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I note bilateral relatively symmetric soft tissue masses at the anterior axillae most likely representing fat or the axillary tail of the breasts. If fat, it can be liposuctioned. If breast tissue, it may be somewhat resistant to liposuction and open excision may be required. In-person evaluation is required.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation, examination, and discussion.Best wishes...