Want to reduce underarm volume and achieve a slimmer line?

Loose skin in the underarm area is often called an “accessory breast.” It is not only something that makes the underarm area look bulky, but it can also cause discomfort and concerns about appearance. Depending on the type of accessory breast, the right improvement method is needed.

Generally, accessory breasts are divided into two types: glandular and fatty. Each type can be eased by choosing an appropriate method.

For glandular accessory breasts, improvement is done by removing the glandular tissue through a minimal-incision procedure.

A glandular accessory breast is a condition in which glandular tissue remains in the underarm area, and it usually appears as if a specific part of the armpit is swollen. This type cannot be improved by removing only fat, so the procedure is performed by removing the glandular tissue through a minimal incision.

At our clinic, we remove unnecessary tissue through a refined method tailored to each individual’s condition, creating a more balanced underarm line.

For fatty accessory breasts, a clean improvement through liposuction

If the tissue in the underarm area is made up mostly of fat, liposuction may be the right option.

A fatty accessory breast is caused by an excess of fatty tissue rather than glandular tissue, so the area must be carefully identified and the fat precisely suctioned out. This kind of improvement reduces unnecessary volume and creates a smoother line.

For mixed accessory breasts, improvement is done using a variety of methods

If the underarm area has a mixed accessory breast that includes both glandular tissue and fat, the improvement is done by combining gland removal and liposuction.

By removing the gland while also suctioning out fat, unnecessary tissue is eliminated, and the loose skin can adhere more naturally to help form a more balanced line. Through this, the overall contour of the underarm can become smoother.

When underarm tissue is severely sagging, skin excision may be necessary

In particular, if severely sagging underarm tissue falls under the mixed accessory breast category, additional skin excision may be needed.

In such cases, skin excision is recommended to complete a more refined underarm line. Here, the surgical method is carefully adjusted according to each person’s condition to deliver satisfying results.

Preoperative examination for precise type identification

Before accessory breast surgery in the underarm area, an X-ray examination is absolutely necessary. This is important not only for carefully diagnosing the type of accessory breast, but also for safely protecting important structures such as blood vessels and lymph nodes located in the underarm area.

Because the underarm contains many such complex structures, a cautious approach by a breast surgery specialist is necessary. At our clinic, through precise examination and diagnosis, we provide a personalized solution for improving underarm tissue. The method for improving underarm tissue should be approached differently depending on the type and condition of the accessory breast.

Accessory breasts with different causes and characteristics—glandular, fatty, or mixed—can achieve a more balanced underarm line through the appropriate improvement method for each case.

Above all, because the underarm area contains important blood vessels and lymph nodes, diagnosis through preoperative examination and careful surgery by a breast surgery specialist are necessary to achieve safe and effective results.

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