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"I have "accessory breast tissue" under both armpits. It is uncomfortable and restricts my movement and gets pinched, bruised and sore from my bra straps. It should be covered by insurance but I cannot find anyone to do it. A plastic surgeon sent me to a doctor who wasted my time and submitted the claim as "excess fat" so the insurance company denied it as cosmetic. It is so embarrassing to me that I will pay cash to have it done. What is the price range? Liposuction will not do it, it is tissue that has to be excised completely as it is growing larger all the time. Even losing weight does not help! I can't even wear certain clothes because of the embarrassment and I really want it removed before spring/summer when I can no longer hide it. Thank you.We're so sorry to hear about issues with insurance payment. Accessory breast tissue in the armpits is not uncommon but insurance denial for it is common. You can use BuildMyBod (click the pricing tab while on buildmybod.com) to find a doctor in your area and to estimate your cost. Since most doctors don't list a procedure "removal of accessory breast tissue, the closest procedure to what you're looking for is a breast reduction. While I recognize this is in no way the same as a breast reduction, the cost of a breast reduction would give you an idea of the cost. For example, a breast reduction in the San Francisco Bay Area, all costs included, would be $8,110. However, you're particular situation would probably be closer to $5500, all costs included. Hope that helps.

Are all plastic surgeons doctors?All plastic surgeons have either an MD (doctor of medicine) or DO (doctor of osteopathy).

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Are plastic surgeons also dermatologists?No, dermatologists undergo a training program in dermatology after medical school whereas plastic surgeons undergo a training program in plastic surgery after medical school. But they are all doctors.

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Arm Lift
Both my arms are disproportionately longer than the ‘ideal arm length’ for my height, and it’s been an extreme source of self consciousness for me. My hands almost reach my knees when I’m standing up straight. I’m 17 and have just about finished my growth spurt, so I know that it’s highly unlikely for my body to even itself out because I've heard that the body grows from bottom-up, so there’s isn’t a chance that my torso will grow longer. Plus, my mom also has very long arms so I’m guessing it’s genetic. In the future, when I’m sure I’ve finished growing, I wanted to get plastic surgery. So I was wondering if there is a procedure for this, to make the arms shorter so they’re in proportion with the rest of the body.Leg lengthening is a more common procedure these days and there are instances of someone's torso getting longer/taller when surgically straightening out their back because of scoliosis. However, arm shortening, or leg shortening for that matter, is not typically performed. There is the risk that shortening limbs will "kink" blood vessels or shorten muscles, making them unable to contract at maximum strength, in the process of shortening the limbs.

Arm Lift
Hey do u guys do payment plans?Most physicians do offer payment plans. After submitting a "wishlist," you will have the option of applying for financing. If you have more specific questions as to what financing plans each doctor offers, please contact them directly. Thanks for your question.

Arm Lift
How long is the down time for the arm lift. Also how is the scaring.Your arms will feel "tight" after the arm lift but there's not prolonged downtime. No more than a few days until you can do whatever you want to do. The scarring is the only real downside to an arm lift. The scar is long and extends from the armpit towards the elbow. It is placed on the inside of the arm to conceal it as best as possible. If you don't have a lot of hanging arm skin, this an arm lift is not the appropriate procedure. If you mostly have fat and minimal excess skin, go for Botox or CoolSculpting.

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Arm Lift
So I was planning on a leg shortening surgery, but I want my body to be proportionate. So I was wondering is there a surgery for torso shortening and arm shortening?Torso shortening isn't an option but people who have scoliosis correction actually get taller!

Arm Liposuction
Am I too old to be having this procedure?Old is a state of mind! However, in the case of liposuction, older age may affect your results. Specifically, after liposuction, your skin tightens but the extent of tightening depends on the amount of collagen and elastin in your skin. As you get older, you have less collagen and elastin so you may experience less skin tightening after liposuction. Therefore, based on the recommendation of your doctor, you may also need skin removal at the same time as liposuction. As in the case of excess fat to the abdomen, you may need an abdominoplasty to remove excess skin since the skin may not tighten enough in older age after liposuction alone.

Arm Liposuction
Am I too young to be having this procedure?For any surgery, patients must be of legal age to make a decision as an adult, which is the age of 18. In regards to liposuction, you should wait until you feel your body has completely developed into its adult shape. However, liposuction is more effective in patients under the age of 50 since they have more collagen and elastin in the skin and therefore will have greater skin tightening after liposuction.

Arm Liposuction
How long does it take for my results to look normal?After liposuction, the skin has to tighten after the fat underneath has been removed. This tightening begins immediately after surgery but will become more noticeable with improved contours within 2 weeks, reaching a climax at 3 months but continuing at a slower pace for up to a year.

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