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My armpits are convex and kind of bulge when i raise my arms. my friends laugh at me when they see it. is there a natural way to remove the fat?

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably not: Unfortunately spot-reduction is a myth. You'd have to lose fat everywhere at the same time. Hope this helps!

Answered 6/22/2015

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Dr. Jessica Allan answered

No to bullies: I am sorry that your friends are laughing at your fat triceps. Try to lose weight and exercise and the fat will gradually lessen.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My armpits are convex and kind of bulge when i raise my arms. my friends laugh at me when they see it. is there a natural way to remove the fat?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Cody Mead answered

Dr. Jessica Allan answered

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

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