Kybella or Coolsculpting for armpit fat? I work out, eat well, and have a healthy lifestyle. (Photo)

Question

I've done a lot of arm exercises for this area...even when I was thinner than I am still had this pocket of frustrating fat! What is the most effective way to get rid of this? I am also working with a budget.

Janet Allenby, DO · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. Based on what can be seen it appears that you would benefit from the CoolMini in that area. You will need to consult with a local physician to discuss the best options available to you! Good luck!

Brian S. Glatt, MD, FACS · Answer

Great question! You appear to be a great candidate for both CoolSculpitng or Kybella to this area.  CoolSculpting would require 2 sessions spaced approximately 2-3 weeks apart for optimum results.  Usually patients will experience numbness and/or itchiness to the area for up to one week following CoolSculpting.  Kybella requires a series of injections to the area spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart.  With Kybella minimal swelling and/or bruising can occur. I suggest scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate and discuss in further detail.  Good luck!

William Groff, DO · Answer

You don’t have a lot of fat in the armpit area, so either a series of CoolSculpting cryolipolysis sessions or a series of Kybella deoxycholic acid injections would help you get the more contoured look you’re after. Both are effective, but both take time to work. As for cost, you can work out a payment plan with your doctor. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who is an expert with both CoolSculpting and Kybella so you can make the choice that’s best for you.

Lorrie Klein, MD · Answer

Also, called "banana roll" or "bra fat", that stubborn area of fat in front of your armpits can effectively be treated with Coolsculpting.  Make sure the office you go to has the smaller handpiece for this area as sometimes the regular handpieces are too large.  Ideally, find an office that also offers dual sculpting (2 machines) and have both sides done at the same time.  I had it done myself and I LOVE the results!

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

We've gotten great results using both CoolSculpting and Kybella for reduction of armpit fat. Both would likely be appropriate for you. Each treatment has its pros and cons. Multiple sessions are needed regardless of which treatment is chosen. Best to have an in-person consultation and evaluation with an experienced physician who offers both treatments to see which would be best for you. Best wishes.

Andrew Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

We've had great success treating this area with CoolSculpting. The CoolMini would be an appropriate applicator choice. CoolSculpting also tends to be less expensive, have fewer side effects, and produce more dramatic results with fewer treatments than Kybella. I hope this helps!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Kybella or Coolsculpting can work in this area, but for best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

There are two main ways to treat this bra fat area. The first way is through Coolsculpting using the Cool-mini applicator, which is a fantastic painless way to freeze the fat for small areas. Another very popular way to have this bra fat dissolved is with injections of Kybella. Kybella takes several treatments and would be more costly than Coolsculpting. However, for some small areas, Kybella is needed to reduce the residual fat in a very small area. Please consult an expert in non-surgical fat reduction for the best cosmetic results. Best, Dr. Green

Hadley Claire King, MD, FAAD · Answer

Both are effective on armpit fat. The CoolMini applicator, one of the more recently developed applicators from the makers of CoolSculpting is ideal for targeting small pockets of stubborn fat like bra bulge. Schedule a consultation with a provider that offers both treatments. They should be able to assess your situation and provide the pros and cons of each treatment so you can make an informed decision.

Renee Burke, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on the photo you provided, it seems that you would be a candidate for Coolsculpting or Kybella. Each threatment would require multiple sessions. The Coolsculpting procedure is a non invasive fat reduction treatment using Cryolipolysis. Kybella is an injectable fat reduction treatment. It is always best to set up a consultation with a Certified Coolsculpting facility in your area as well as a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your options and decide what treatment is best for you. Best of Luck!

Kybella or Coolsculpting for armpit fat? I work out, eat well, and have a healthy lifestyle. (Photo)

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