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High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) effectively reduced accessory breast fat, offering a non-invasive treatment option. This method showed significant fat reduction and improved aesthetic outcomes with a good safety profile.

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accessory breast tissuehigh‐intensity focused ultrasoundnoninvasive fat reductionsubcutaneous fat thicknessultrasound assessment

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Area of Science:

  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Medical Ultrasound Technology
  • Body Contouring Procedures

Background:

  • Accessory breast tissue in the axilla can cause discomfort and aesthetic concerns.
  • Surgical excision, while effective, carries risks like scarring and pain.
  • Non-invasive treatments are increasingly sought for axillary accessory breast tissue reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of non-invasive high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for reducing fat in axillary accessory breast tissue.
  • To assess the safety and patient satisfaction associated with HIFU treatment for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 30 women with BMI ≥27 kg/m² and axillary accessory breast fat.
  • Single HIFU session with multiple focal depths (4.5, 6.0, 9.0 mm) and frequencies (4, 2 MHz).
  • Ultrasound measurements of fat thickness at baseline and 8 weeks; assessed aesthetic improvement (GAIS) and patient satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • Mean subcutaneous fat thickness decreased by 17.7% (3.4 ± 1.6 mm) over 8 weeks (p < 1.1 × 10⁻¹¹).
  • All participants reported improved aesthetics (GAIS) and high satisfaction.
  • No serious adverse events; mild, transient side effects like erythema were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Non-invasive HIFU is effective in reducing axillary accessory breast fat.
  • The treatment offers favorable aesthetic outcomes and a good safety profile.
  • HIFU presents a viable non-surgical alternative for managing axillary accessory breast tissue.