Treatment of gynecomastia with a combined method of liposuction and direction areolar incision

VernacularTitle:脂肪抽吸联合乳晕切口腺体切除治疗青春期男性乳房肥大症
Author: Fan HOGN ; Yan HUANG ; Liling WANG ; Zhifu XIU ; Biao WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Liposuction; Micro-incision; Gynecomastia
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;18(1):5-7
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the clinical curative effect of combined liposuction and direction areolar incision on gynecomastia. Methods Fourty-three patients,aged 14-36 years,were involved in this study,including fat type (n=15) and mixed fat and gland type (n =28).The hypertrophic mammary tissues were incised through a small incision (1.0-1.5 cm) after the tumescent liposuction.And tumescent liposuction technique was used again to make sure of the transition-layer more smooth.The incision was in compression bandage after surgery area and stitches taken out after 7 days.Results All the patients with gynecomastia were treated.The nipple-areola complex were all alive.The scar of incision was not obvious.Follow-up was done for 3 years,showing that configuration of the breasts was good.Conclusions The surgical procedure is simply,less haemorrhage and quick recovery,with good aesthetic effects,which deserves wide application.