Surgical treatment for gyncomastia.
- Author:
Gan SHEN
;
Guan-Sen NING
;
Chang LI
;
Rong-Hua YANG
;
Xiao-Liang ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Gynecomastia; classification; surgery; Humans; Lipectomy; Male; Mammaplasty; methods; Nipples; transplantation; Retrospective Studies
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2013;29(3):189-192
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo introduce different surgical treatment for gyncomastia at different grades.
METHODS37 cases with gynecomastia were divided into three grades as: grade I with fat as main tissue, grade II with proliferated fibro-gland as main tissue, grade III with big and ptosis breasts and sagging skin. Different surgical methods were chosen according to the different grades of gyncomastia. These include liposuction, subareolar fibroglandular tissue removing, combined technique of the two methods, and breasts resection with free transplantation of nipple-areola complex.
RESULTSAll patients were satisfied for the appearance of post-operative flat male chest. Complications, such as scar, numbness of nipple and areola were acceptable for them.
CONCLUSIONSDifferent surgical methods should be chosen for the gynecomastia at different grades. It can improve both the physical and psychological problems for patients.