That feeling of having fullness or a bulge in the underarm area, especially when wearing sleeveless or fitted clothing, is something many women notice but may not realise is related to axillary breast tissue rather than ordinary fat.
Axillary breast tissue can vary considerably from patient to patient. In some women, the fullness is predominantly fatty tissue; in others, there may be a combination of breast tissue, fat and excess skin. This is why treatment is not simply about removing as much volume as possible.
The aim is to create a smoother transition between the breast, chest wall and underarm, while preserving natural contours and minimising visible scarring. Depending on the composition and extent of the tissue, treatment may involve liposuction, surgical excision, or a combination of both.
The following before-and-after cases demonstrate examples of axillary breast correction performed by Dr. Bhupendra Gaidhane, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, Nagpur. Each treatment plan was tailored to the patient’s anatomy, tissue characteristics and desired contour.
Individual results vary depending on the amount and type of axillary tissue, skin quality, anatomy and healing.
CASE
Axillary Breast Correction with Liposuction
This patient presented with fullness in the underarm region due to axillary breast tissue and associated fatty tissue, affecting the contour of the lateral chest and axilla. Liposuction alone was used to reduce the excess tissue and improve the transition between the breast, lateral chest and underarm, without skin excision. The before-and-after photographs demonstrate a smoother and more defined axillary contour following treatment.
Procedure: Axillary Breast Correction
Treatment: Liposuction alone
Surgeon: Dr. Bhupendra Gaidhane, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, Nagpur
Individual results vary depending on the amount and composition of axillary tissue, skin quality, anatomy and healing.
CASE
Axillary Breast Correction with Liposuction
This patient presented with localized fullness in the axillary region, affecting the contour of the underarm and lateral chest. Liposuction alone was used to reduce the excess tissue and improve the contour of the axilla without skin excision. The before-and-after photographs demonstrate a smoother, more defined transition between the upper arm, lateral chest and underarm.
Procedure: Axillary Breast Correction
Treatment: Liposuction alone
Surgeon: Dr. Bhupendra Gaidhane, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, Nagpur
Individual results vary depending on the amount and composition of axillary tissue, skin quality, anatomy and healing.