True or False: Can wearing a bra that is too small cause armpit fat?

Thank you for your question.Wearing a bra that is too small does not
cause armpit fat.Best to consult with a
board certified plastic surgeon to consider options such as liposuction for
removal of fat from that area.Wishing you
the best of luck.

No, I bra that is too small or fits too tightly will not cause or increase armpit fat. There are several surgical and non-invasive procedures that can improve this area. Please consult with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your excellent question.  False, a bra that is too small will not induce the formation of armpit fat.  Hope this helps.

Pressure from your brawl will not induce growth of fat in the axillary region. Axillary breast tissue is normal but sometimes can be excessive. Depending on its makeup it may be treated by liposuction alone.

Wearing a bra that's too small will cause fat to be pushed out on the sides but does not cause an increase in the amount of fat stored in the underarm area. If you have an accumulation of fat in the underarm area that makes you self-conscious in sleeveless clothing, liposuction will be a solution for you. In the future, other non-surgical options may be available, e.g. Kybella injection, which is currently FDA-approved for permanent reduction of double-chin fat, MAY be an option if this indication receives FDA approval. Please consult with a board-certified dermatologic surgeon who performs tumescent liposuction to explore whether what you have is fat and is amenable to liposuction.