Underarm hanging lipomas. Insurance?

Preaxillary fat may represent breast tissue in women. I would reexamine the area to see if these are indeed lipomas. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for sharing your question. Unfortunately without a series of photographs it is difficult to offer definite advice as you may have lipomas but they may also be accessory breast tissue or excess adipose.  I would see an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to obtain a firm diagnosis from which an appropriate treatment recommendation can be made.  Hope this helps.  

Symptomatic lipomas should be covered by medical insurance and preauthorized prior to resection. H Karamanoukian MD FACS

I am sorry you are having such problems and am shocked you have not found a doctor to help you. I am not sure whether or not these armpit masses are lipomas (fatty tumors), extra (ectopic) breast tissue, excess adipose tissue (fat), enlarged lymph nodes or sebacious cysts which can all occur in the armpit, but a surgeon should be able to remove them and be reimbursed by insurance especially since they are causing you such discomfort. Keep looking for a doctor willing and able to help you. Good luck and take care.

Yes, underarm hanging lipomas are covered by insurance, as that area contains breast tissue within which could be cancerous. It is important to keep a close eye if any abnormalities show up in this area, and it should be evaluated by a doctor to determine if it requires further medical attention and treatment.

It would be unusual to have a lipoma in each under arm in symmetrical locations. It's more common to have fatty tissue in the armpit, and even breast gland tissue in the armpit, that creates large lumps. An ultrasound can give you a definitive answer to what the cause is. No matter what the cause, there are codes and reasons to have the areas addressed. Find a doctor who wants to help you. There are many of us around!  Good luck! 

Lipomas that are symptomatic should be able to be covered by insurance.  I routinely submit symptomatic/growing lipomas to insurance and only very rarely have gotten a denial.  If it is extra skin removal that you desire (i.e. brachioplasty), then this is very difficult to get covered by insurance, even with symptoms.  I would recommend a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.