Hello Doctors, I am thinking of a breast lift (no implants), and am wondering how you would fix this area in my photo of underarm bulge. It is really the thing I dislike the most of my upper body. I have plenty of breast tissue, so no implants. Can any of you kind Doctors tell how you would handle this area? Any info is greatly appreciated!
February 24, 2017
Answer: Axillary / armpit fatty tissue with mastopexy Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Many patients have similar questions to your when undergoing a breast lift or reduction -- What happens with the tissue in your armpit or axilla? In general, we treat this area with either direct excision, or liposuction. It is part of the breast lift / reduction procedure. How extensive that work is, depends on how much tissue you have, what your surgical goals are, etc. In general, you will need an in-person consultation to determine your suitability for surgery. Any surgical decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation in person with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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February 24, 2017
Answer: Axillary / armpit fatty tissue with mastopexy Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Many patients have similar questions to your when undergoing a breast lift or reduction -- What happens with the tissue in your armpit or axilla? In general, we treat this area with either direct excision, or liposuction. It is part of the breast lift / reduction procedure. How extensive that work is, depends on how much tissue you have, what your surgical goals are, etc. In general, you will need an in-person consultation to determine your suitability for surgery. Any surgical decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation in person with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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