What the best treatment is for Axillary Breast Tissue removal? (photo)

Hello and thank-you for your question and photo.

Axillary breasts can generally be corrected with liposuction. Based on your photo, liposuction should provide the needed correction. Coolsculpting is an non-invasive alternative to liposuction.  We have had significant improvement in correcting the fullness of the upper outer (axillary) part of the breast using the Cool Mini applicator.  Generally two sessions are required.  An in person consultation with a plastic surgeon board certified  by the American Board of Plastic Surgery would be needed to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure.

Best of Luck.

Andre Lyos, MD, FAC

Hello,If it is fat, liposuction.  If it is breast tissue, direct excision. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons for an examination. Best of luck!

Thank you for your question and photo. Axillary fullness is often treated with other breast surgeries or by its own. Usually, liposuction will treat it adequately, but sometimes breast tissue excision is done at the same time via a small hidden incision in the armpit. Based on this single, restricted view photo, it is impossible to tell what would be the best and least invasive approach to improve this for you. This can be done under local anesthesia only. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation. Good luck.

The roll of what appears to be fat above the breast at the front of the armpit is not usually breast tissue. Sometimes it is mostly fat, sometimes just a fold in the skin that appears to be fat but isn't. For those reasons it is not possible to offer a recommendation without an in-person evaluation. One option to consider is Kybella, which is a nonsurgical procedure.

Thanks for your question.Sometimes this area is fatty and liposuction alone will do the job. Sometimes it is fibrous and will require excision and even skin removal. Your PS will need to feel the area to help you decide. Cost will depend on which route is chosen.Best wishes.