Yes, liposuction can remove armpit fat.
Do you know the feeling: you are exercising regularly, eating healthily and you overall have a good figure, yet there remains a certain area of your body that just won’t let go of the fat? It’s especially frustrating when you see the undoubted bulge of fat rolling up over your bra or the strap of your sleeveless dress. As you probably know, this region is most frequently referred to by the name “bra bulge” or “axillary puff”. And it is such a stubborn little region that it won’t respond even if you do tons of dieting and exercises for your upper body. You may even think that you are the only one who has this problem since you cannot wear sleeveless clothes without feeling shy about it, hence, you find yourself doing the “hiding the small bulge” game with your clothes all the time. Here at Lin Europe Clinic, we fully comprehend the notion that a comparatively small deformity of one’s body shape may affect one’s self-confidence to a larger extent than expected.
Thus, liposuction can effectively be used to get rid of armpit fat. In fact, such a region is one of the most efficient targets for liposuction since the fats here are usually very localized and soft. We apply the most advanced body contouring methods through which we can remove these resistant fat cells once and for all. By analyzing the anatomo-pathological reason for this protrusion, you would be facilitated in making the decision whether this minimally invasive procedure corresponds to your aesthetic needs.
What Causes the “Bra Bulge”?
It is crucial for you to comprehend that underarm bulging may not necessarily be due to excess weight. The way the adipose tissues are distributed depends on your genetic makeup to a great extent. For instance, plenty of slim people do have a genetic-familial predisposition to store fat in the front axillary fold which is the part between the breast and the arm. This unique pocket is going to remain as fat for a very long time since your body does not give it priority as a source of energy while exercising.
The “Tail of Spence” is probably one of the other causes. It is simply the extension of a normal breast that goes into the armpit area. Traditional liposuction mainly aims at fat cells and does the job very well but it won’t be able to remove breast glandular tissue. Your surgeon will be able to recognize whether that is a case of only fat or a combination of fat and glandular tissue. If you receive the diagnosis correctly, then you can be sure that the most suitable surgical technique will be chosen to completely flatten the area.
The Vaser liposuction
We at Lin Europe Clinic most of the time use the technology of vaser liposuction in order to treat this very sensitive area of a person’s body. This technique precisely transmits the energy of ultrasound to the fat cells which gets them liquefied even before they are sucked out. Ultrasound waves break down the fat cells in a very gentle and natural way. Meanwhile, the blood vessels, nerves and connective tissues around the area are kept intact due to the control the surgeon has over the device. And this point is the main reason why it is very important to choose the vaser method for the armpit which is a very vascular and lymph node-rich area.
Moreover, applying the vaser technology leads to tissue heating which results in skin tightening over the retracted area. After the removal of fat, the skin of the armpit needs to contract so that the wrinkled or hollow look be avoided. The ultrasound energy heats the collagen fibers causing them to contract and snap back against the chest wall. The combination of fat removal and skin tightening works wonders and the result is that the nicely rounded shape of your chest seamlessly carries on to your arm.
The Recovery Period and Post-Operative Care Plan
Compared with the big body contouring treatments, you will be surprised with how fast the recovery from armpit liposuction is. Most people say that the feeling and the degree of discomfort they have after this operation are similar to the ones they experience after they have trained a heavily worked muscle or they have undergone a heavy workout. You can basically use your arms right after the surgery but we do recommend not to lift very heavy things nor to reach for something above your head for the first week after the operation to give the wounds a chance to heal.
The role of compression in your post-op recovery cannot be stressed enough. You have to put on a bolero-style garment or a compression bra that covers the axillary area. By doing so, you are preventing fluid from filling up the space which was occupied by your fat before it was removed. Wearing this compression garment for the required period of time which is three to four weeks makes sure that your skin will adhere to the underlying muscle thereby seromas are prevented and you get a nice sleek final shape.
Fat and the Accessory Breast Tissue Apart
In order to get the composition of the armpit fullness right, you will first have to observe its behavior. If the bulge enlarges or becomes painful in your period or pregnancy, then you must possess accessory breast tissue (polymastia) apart from just the fat. In such a case, you might not be able to get a permanent solution solely through standard liposuction.
Should the doctor come to a conclusion that you have accessory breast tissue, the surgeon will do the excision directly related to the liposuction. It is done by way of a small, inconspicuous incision hidden in the natural armpit crease. The glandular tissue is going to be removed. This is going to ensure that the bulge neither comes back nor varies with the hormonal changes. The surgical plan is always customized to account for the particular biological makeup of the bulge.
Armpit Liposuction in Turkey
When it comes to armpit liposuction in Turkey, Lin Europe Clinic is your perfect partner. Our body contouring surgeons are highly skilled in high-definition vaser techniques, so you can be sure that they will create smooth and natural transitions between the various body zones. If you want to get the upper body silhouette you’ve always dreamed of, we can help you achieve that through our surgical combination approach of breast augmentation or reduction plus armpit liposuction.
We want your experience in Istanbul to be as smooth and pleasant as possible. We offer our patients private VIP transfers and first-class accommodation so that they can completely relax both before and after the operation. Our medical team is always there for you with attentive aftercare, including regular check-ups to assess skin contraction and lymphatic drainage. At Lin Europe Clinic, we go even further than just fixing your body shape – we help you gain full body confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Armpit Liposuction
No, the procedure is done under local anesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain during the operation. For a few days after the procedure, you will have mild soreness similar to a workout.
Definitely, once the fat cells are removed with liposuction, they will never come back. As long as you keep a stable weight, the fat cells will not regenerate.
The cuts are made very small and are only a few millimeters long. They are placed in the natural fold of the armpit and will become hardly noticeable over time.
Generally, patients are able to go back to work and their daily normal activities within two to three days. For about two weeks, you should refrain from doing strenuous upper body exercises.
Indeed, it is quite common for surgeons to perform armpit liposuction alongside breast augmentation or reduction. Such a combination not only creates a more natural transition but also enhances the overall aesthetic outcome.
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