Treatment of severe gynecomastia by double-ring supra-medialis pedicle for breast reduction

VernacularTitle:双环法及乳头乳晕内上蒂缩乳术治疗重度男子乳腺发育
Author: Yujia WU ; Chunjuan CHANG ; Guoyong ZHOU ; Chiyu JIA
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Gynecomastia; Breast reduction,doule-ring
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;(5):350-352
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To introduce a surgical method for treatment of severe gynecomastia.Methods After designing double rings and ectomizing epidermis between two rings,a supra-medialis derma mammary pedicle of the nipple and areola was formed,most of the gland and fatty tissue was ectomized,the pedicle was fixed with the sarcolemma,and the two rings were sutured together.Resuits There were no severe postoperative complications.Following-up of 9 cases (18 sites) for 6 to 24 months showed symmetrical and satisfactory contour.Conclusions The breast reduction with doublering supra-medialis pedicle can be an effective procedure of severe gynecomastia,in which the supramedialis pedicle can ensure the blood supply of nipple and areola and avoid late mastoptosis.