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Lipo of Axillary (Bra Fat) and Upper Arms, NJ

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Hi, So I decided that I needed to do this post, #1...

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Hi,
So I decided that I needed to do this post, #1. because I have spent countless hours reading other peoples reviews in this site to inform my decision to get smart lipo and #2. because I CAN'T FIND ANY REVIEWS ON ANYONE GETTING THE POUCH OF BRA FAT (axillary fat) done. It really surprises me that there are no reviews on it so I guess I'll be the first.

I'll start off by saying that I'm 37, I work out (now) and have been making a very strong effort to eat well and lose about 10 lbs in a healthy way. I'm 5'6 and weigh about 138 lbs. I have had struggles with being chubby and dieting my entire life. In my adulthood my weight has fluctuated between 125 (killing myself working out and eating a diet I can't sustain forever) to 155 (in college being a lazy pig). My body now wants to settle in between around 140, but I'm making a serious effort to get to 130 and stay there.
Even though my body has many flaws, the fat pocket in the front of my armpit that bulges out of all my tank tops kills me. I feel like it makes me appear fatter than I am. No matter how much I work out I also feel as though I can never get any definition in my upper arms because they just hold fat. My forearms are actually very slender so the top of my arms just don't match up. There are many cuts of tops and dresses I will not wear because it accentuates this. I decided since I'm doing my brafat (front axillary fat only, not around the back) I may as mell go for my upper arms as well.

There are very little before and after pictures of removal of axillary fat on the internet. I think part of it is because they don't get the results they want and doctors don't want to post their bad work. I had 3 consultations, 2 in person, and one via email and telephone. The first consultaion I had with the doctor was excellent and he was very honest and didn't try to give me any false hopes. He told me he turns away about 50% of women who ask to have that area done, but that mine is very prominent the way it pops out and that he felt he could make an improvement. Honestly, the only reason I didn't go with him was because he was so expensive, $7300 for upper arms and that little bubble. I just couldn't justify spending that much.
I'm going with my third consultation and even hough he was the lowest price, that is not the reason I chose him. If I didn't like him I would've just put if off for another year. We talked about art and the subtleties of contouring and I think he has a good eye. He is also a licensed surgeon (not plastics though), not just a dermatologist or something. So I have to get all my blood work done tomorrow, I filled my prescription for antibiotics, and have an appointment for Friday to get my smart lipo. I am very excited yet also scared as I never had anything done like this before and am frankly a baby when it comes to stuff like this. I just want to be safe and get a good result. I am not expecting perfection ( I know this area is difficult because of breast tissue) but as long as there is an improvement, and it looks smooth, and natural, and I heal well I will be happy. I will be updating with before photos (I think a lot of reviews without photos are fake) once I take my tattoos out;) Wish me luck.

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Dr. Vishal Mehta

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Real self won't let me add in the location so just so you know he's Dr vishal Mehta in New Brunswick, NJ. He's a bariatric surgeon, NOT a plastic surgeon. I noticed he's advertising a lot on the Internet for "awake tummy tuck" now. Please don't go to this guy. He is not up front. He seemed really nice at my consultation although it was very brief. I came in for "laser lipo" and paid MORE for it as well. The day of the procedure after I was already drugged up on Ativan etc, as he was marking me up, I asked him a question about the laser. He told me he didn't think I needed it and could cause more problems with the thin skin on the under side of the arm, such as seromas and unevenness. I honestly think he screwed up a patient right before me or something, he seemed very on edge compared to the initial consult. I wouldn't mind this opinion, but I don't understand why he didn't tell me this during my consultation, before I paid for the procedure. This I felt was very unprofessional and strange. For this reason I would NOT go back to him or recommend him. However, at the two week mark I think I look good and am pleased with my results.

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April 9, 2014
Congrats on your weight loss and healthy living!  I can't wait to hear how your surgery goes, keep us posted!  Good luck!
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November 26, 2014
Thank goodness I found someone who also liposuctioned the side's of the breast, Axilla area. I cant find much on it as well and my doctor is recommending this with my implants. I'm really scared of the healing process but more nervous of not doing it and not being happy with the results of my augmentation. How was the recovery for you and would you do it again?
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November 26, 2014
Hi Fitandhealthymama, To answer your question, no I would not do that area again just because it really didn't make a difference if you look at my pics. Your area is more on the side under your armpit so maybe you will get a better result there. Good luck with your surgery!
November 26, 2014
I think it depends on the person, I asked for this with my breast augmentation and my Dr. said he would throw it in for free with the BA because he usually doesn't see great results with lipo in the Axilla area; he said what seems to work best is to actually cut and remove the area because it tends to be more breast tissue than adipose tissue. However, I said to go for the lipo and see if it works! It completely worked, he was even a little surprised after and he told me he got it all out and was really happy with the results of the lipo. I would definitely do it again, but I may have gotten good results because I store more adipose tissue there. I am 5'3' 130 lbs., but I do tend to store most my weight in my arms and back. Good luck!
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November 26, 2014
I'm the same my upper body seems to be the hardest to lose and I gain the most there. I'm really hoping it works out for me. He did tell me today if he gets in there and it doesn't just come out (means it's breast tissue or too attached to the wall - hence best to cut out) then he will stop and not do it. He did say we won't really know until day of surgery and what he can do. I'm hoping like you it helps because I love your results and hoping for the same. I can post pics now on my page to show where it sticks out and looks like excess puff lol ... Then you can see what I am talking about on me. Wish me luck tho.... It's removable!
December 19, 2014
I need to have the area done, as well. I will get some smart lipo done in 3-4 mos. good luck, looking forward to seeing ur pics.
December 19, 2014
I think your arms look great! And I also don't think the little fat poking up over your bra in front makes you look fat. I think it makes you look young because generally, as you sag, the fat there will drop. Congratulations!! How do you like your new arms? My arms are very fat and I am not a candidate for lipo. (No lmph nodes)
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December 19, 2014
Hi kdhayes, I'm happy with them. They are only about 1"-1 1/2" smaller but it seems to make a big difference. And thank you for saying the armpit fat makes me look younger;) have a happy holiday!
April 6, 2015
54 yr old female. I just recently had my upper and lower back done, but it was excision of excess skin with a little lipo. I had lost a lot of weight, done to 115, kept it off for several years (in my 40's) then diagnosed with breast cancer, so through that 5 year time period I put on 25 #. No matter how hard I tried with diet, weight training, and exercise, I stayed right around 140. Also, with going thru menopause and now in my 50's, the extra skin just sagged horribly. So the back bra roll and love handles are now gone. Still healing, at 3 weeks now. I'm glad I did it. I'm very private, not one to post pictures, sorry. Cost was $7800. Good Luck!
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tomorrow's the big day!

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So tomorrow is the day... I'm pretty nervous:( I'm not telling my family because my mother will freak out (I will never hear the end of it) and I'm hoping by next Sunday on Easter I will be able to completely hide it without anyone suspecting anything. I just started my antibiotics and am putting together a shopping list so I have whatever I need in the house (all low sodium) for the next couple days. I'm attaching before pics. I do not want anyone to see this and recognize my tattoos so I did a horrible jobs of taking them out ha ha. I guess my photoshop skills need some work. I did not change the shape or size of my body in anyway... just covered my tattoos. Notice how my right arm is actually bigger than my left. My right arm is 12" at the widest part and my left is 11.5" at the widest part. I weigh myself every Thursday and was down to 134.5 this morning which makes me pretty happy (130 is my goal).

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April 10, 2014
Good luck. I never ever thought about bra fat area before but I can say that is the reason I no longer wear tank tops. Please let us know how it goes. Good luck.
April 10, 2014
im doing it too your came out real nice.
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April 11, 2014
Good luck today! Hope all goes well!
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April 12, 2014
Hope it all went well!
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April 12, 2014
I was just saw you post and I hope it went well. I had my arms, bra fat, and back done on 04/03/14 and jts been a week now. All is great! I had the a Smartlipo procedure done.
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March 14, 2016
What does your arm look like now? I'm getting back done too. I'm wondering what your experience was like. Thanks