Exploring The Factors That Cause Armpit Fat to Develop

Fat under the arms is entirely normal, yet many of us feel a lack of self-confidence looking at them in the mirror. Despite our best intentions, losing fat in a specific region like the arms can be difficult through diet and exercise alone.

The challenging nature of losing underarm and armpit fat can largely be attributed to its causes. Of course, being overweight can contribute to stubborn fat forming anywhere. Yet, the story can be a bit more complicated with armpit fat. 

What Causes Armpit Fat?

Many factors can cause armpit fat. Genetics is the culprit for some patients, which can make it so the arms are the last area to slim down when you're dieting. For others, lifestyle choices and hormonal changes can contribute to the formation of fat pockets under the arms. 

The size of your breasts could also be responsible. Those with large breasts naturally are more likely to develop armpit fat. 

You may also be surprised to learn that a common cause of armpit fat is wearing a poorly fitting bra. When you wear a bra with small cups too small for your breasts, the tissue is pushed to the side. This can also occur if the band does not correctly fit your body. 

It is estimated that as many as 80 percent of women do not wear a well-fitting bra. Even if you wear the right size, armpit fat can remain, given that most bras are not designed to address the issue. 

Approaches To Resolving Armpit Fat 

Caloric Deficits

To eliminate armpit fat through natural means, diet and exercise work if you follow the essential rule of entering a caloric deficit.

You cannot determine where fat loss occurs. Therefore doing arm and chest exercises will not decrease the fat you have in the area. The only way to successfully burn fat is through cardio training and eating fewer calories than the body burns.

That's what a caloric deficit entails, consuming fewer calories than needed to maintain your current weight. You can control that by eating fewer calories or constantly moving to burn calories throughout the day. The latter is the preferred method, as it does not deprive you of food while helping you get in better cardiovascular shape. 

Get a Properly Fitting Bra 

A significant step toward eliminating the appearance of armpit fat is finding the correct size, either on your own or with the help of bra experts. Once you know your size, select a style that offers strong side support and a push-in function, which helps to push and cover more breast tissue under the cups. 

The Cosmetic Solution: Elite Body Sculpture's AirSculpt®

Elite Body Sculpture provides patients with one of the most innovative armpit fat removal processes in The United Kingdom.

Armpit and Underarm AirSculpt® is a wide-awake process that removes stubborn fat with enhanced precision through entry points just two millimeters in diameter. As opposed to traditional liposuction procedures, our approach uses no needles, scalpels, stitches, or general anesthesia, providing lasting results with a single treatment. Our jet injector and biopsy punch tools numb the skin and create entryways with a less painful technique, and these marks heal without stitches. Downtime lasts 48 hours on average, and patients enjoy dramatically slimmer arms with a hint of toning effect. 

If you're interested in learning more, call our London body sculpting office to schedule your consultation.