Are your sleeveless tops just piling up at the back of your closet after not being worn for a long while? Sometimes our insecurities get the better of us. Although armpit fat, or also known as axillary fat and armpit vagina (a term coined by Jennifer Lawrence) is totally normal, some of us could definitely live without it! 

We haven’t seen a major armpit moment in fashion since the 90s when Maison Margiela and Jean Paul Gaultier experimented with cutouts. Now, entering a new decade, we foresee it making a huge comeback, especially because of the celebrated cutout trend in 2019. 

Designers of women’s wear have been experimenting with cutouts, exposing body parts by bringing back the trend that was everywhere in the 90s and 00s. Armpit cutouts in particular were showcased in the winter 2019 runway by Proenza Schouler. With that said, it’s time to let our body shine with this unique cutout trend! 

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Proenza Schouler’s Armpit cutouts in its winter 2019 collection. Images by PaperMag.

However, some of us might have a little hesitation to join in the hype because of those stubborn fat rolls on our armpits. Well, don’t worry because we have a solution for you. Before we get to the Elimination of Armpit Fat, let’s get to know what causes it. 

Armpit Fat (Axillary fat) Causes

It is an odd thing how we focus so much on a certain body part; a body part that oftentimes we don’t even notice on others. However, there’s no denying that we zoom in on it every time we look in the mirror. No matter your age, weight, and size, we all have some extra fat around our chests and underarms. 

Armpit fat occurs more in women than in men. Armpit fat can be caused by several factors such as genetics, weight, hormones, and excess fat migration and redistribution. Wearing ill fitting tops or bras worsen the appearance of this condition. 

Exercising Armpit Fat Away: Does it Work? 

As you might already know, we can’t dictate where we want to lose the fat on our body through exercise or diet. A study on 104 people found that a 12-week fitness programme focused on arm exercises did little to target the fat in the arm area despite reporting a large overall fat loss. However, certain exercises can help you tone up the area, such as upper arms exercises to strengthen your muscles and create a toned look. But as suggested by the studies, it has little to no effect in eliminating fat from the armpits. 

So, what can you do to get rid of armpit fat or axillary fat ? 

Armpit fat removal with Dr. Ivan Puah’s MDC-Sculpt® Lipo technique

Armpit fat liposuction in Singapore by Dr Ivan Puah, Medical Director of Amaris B. Clinic

We’re sure you’ve heard of liposuction before. If you have, then you’re probably aware of how effective it is to rid your body of stubborn, relentless fat. 

“Most people may think that armpit fat is a relatively small and easy area to treat, but it is not. It is more straightforward when it involves only fat but it will be more challenging when the area involves not just fat but also excess gland, which is medically known as axillary gland or accessory breast. Patients that I have seen and treated are also concerned about loose armpit skin,” explains Dr. Puah. “Also, armpit fat is notoriously stubborn to non-surgical fat reduction treatment such as fat freezing, and does not generally respond to exercise or dieting,” he continues.  

So what is Dr Ivan Puah’s solution? 

He believes that liposuction is  “70% art, 30% science.” “At Amaris B. Clinic, our liposuction approach is tailored to the patient’s clinical condition and goal. I do not advocate a cookie-cutter style of treatment.  It is important to understand that no one body is the same, and each patient that presents his or her unique body shape will need a personalised surgical approach in order to achieve an optimal and pleasing result.”  

It is with this belief and through his years of liposuction experiences that Dr. Ivan Puah developed MDC-Sculpt®️ Lipo technique — his proprietary and unique surgical approach to target bulky fat removal, sculpt and stimulate collagen production that simultaneously firm up loose skin. Strategic incision sites are chosen by Dr. Puah to ensure scarring is “hidden” if not barely noticeable. You can be assured that fat is and will be permanently removed, and results can be appreciated immediately. 

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About Dr Ivan Puah, Liposuction Doctor in Singapore

Dr Ivan Puah in an operating theatre during a liposuction surgery in Singapore on a female patient.

Before scheduling an appointment, it  is critical to  find a competent, and accredited MOH liposuction doctor in Singapore. Finding a doctor who can combine science and art is equally essential. It’s important to choose a liposuction doctor in Singapore who has an aesthetic sensibility, since this will allow you to achieve your ideal figure. 

Dr. Ivan Puah, who has more than 15 years of liposuction experience and who introduced advanced liposuction technologies such as SmartLipo and VASER Lipo to Singapore, is also known for his meticulous approach and aesthetic sense. 

With his excellent bedside manners, friendly deposition and professionalism, patients find him a doctor they can put their trust in to sculpt and contour their body. Many patients’ anxieties and concerns have been eased and alleviated because of his careful and personalised approach. Each piece of information and recommendation is tailored to the demands of the individual.

Dr Ivan Puah is MOH accredited to perform liposuction and he is also the Chairman of Lipo Peer Review Committee in Singapore. On top of that, he has received multiple liposuction and body sculpting training in the United States and Italy, including VASER Hi-Definition Body Sculpting hands-on training. He is also the only doctor in Singapore to further hone his skills in gynecomastia surgery in the United States. 

Amaris B. Clinic, body sculpting clinic in Singapore

Amaris B. Clinic offers bespoke body contouring treatments that are meticulously suited to your body type and desired result. The cost will vary based on the patient’s clinical state, the surgery’s intricacy, and the body parts  to be treated. They value honesty, well-being of their patients and upholding their high ethical standards. This is why Amaris B. declines to treat a patient if their desire is often not what is required or if the look they desire does not harmonise with their overall physical appearance.