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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Accessory breast tissue removal
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
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Accessory breast tissue removal
by jlee132, Sep 04, 2009 09:48PM
I was wondering what the options are for removing an accessory breast tissue in the left axilla?
I have read that there are options to liposuction the fat around the area, or to surgically remove the extra tissue. However, I don't want to simply liposuction the fat, because i want to remove the lump in case it turns out to be something harmful like a tumor or cancer.
I read about some options involving ultrasound to break up the extra tissue and liposuction to remove the tissue. Does anyone know anything about this or where it could be done?
I also read about a procedure done in China where the tissue is liposuctioned out, except using a larger needle /canula ? It sounds very tempting since it leaves such a large scar but I would be unsure about whether or not the procedure would actually work or if i would be able to simply fly to china and get it done exactly the way I want it to.
Comments and answers would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I have read that there are options to liposuction the fat around the area, or to surgically remove the extra tissue. However, I don't want to simply liposuction the fat, because i want to remove the lump in case it turns out to be something harmful like a tumor or cancer.
I read about some options involving ultrasound to break up the extra tissue and liposuction to remove the tissue. Does anyone know anything about this or where it could be done?
I also read about a procedure done in China where the tissue is liposuctioned out, except using a larger needle /canula ? It sounds very tempting since it leaves such a large scar but I would be unsure about whether or not the procedure would actually work or if i would be able to simply fly to china and get it done exactly the way I want it to.
Comments and answers would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Sep 09, 2009 10:54AM
, Sep 09, 2009 10:54AM
Liposuction by any technique can be used to reduce axillary breast tissue. Lipo removes primarily fat, but some breast tissue undoubtedly accompanies the fat. I am just starting to use radiofrequency (BodyTite) to remove tissue and shrink skin, but to date have no experience with axillary tissue
