Question to another membr about excess breast tissue under arm

[MSR3900]

Hello,

I was wondering if you have a scar and if so is it huge or small and under your arm where it is not visible? My doc said the only way they could do it is to basically cut it all out. It seems like there is more fat than anything there. It didn't show up until after I had my kids or in- between having them. The scar he shows me I will have is from under my arm all the way to the frant about two inches and down about another two. He said the only way to do it is if he cuts these extra nipples out which only look like a pen dot size mole. I think it's crap and really don't want to do it now. he is the only plastic surgeon my insurance co. will send me to.

[MSR3900]

Thank you for responding! The size of the scar would be "huge" and the doctor said it was a trade off for the lumps. I asked if there was anyway to cut it out going from under my arm and he said since it looks like I have extra nipples on both sides he would have to cut those out too and that is why the scar is bigger. They have never leaked or anything so I don't see the purpose of having to cut those out. They are really not that bad, but bug me. I have seen other women that have the same problem, but they look like extra breasts.

[Howard Rosenberg, MD]

Depending on the extent of your current condition, it may be possible to perform liposuction to reduce this area with minimal scarring.  This will probably not be covered by your insurance carrier, so feel free to seek a second opinion to see if this technique is appropriate.