Eccentric mastectomy and zigzag periareolar incision for gynecomastia.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Gynecomastia is enlargement of the male breast caused by gland proliferation. Surgery is performed for symptom relief or for cosmetic reasons. The authors used a modified operative procedure, then evaluated the results and safety.

METHODS:

Between 2001 and 2005, 22 men (median age, 26 years; range, 13-63 years) with gynecomastia underwent surgery. The operative procedure included a zigzag periareolar skin incision, eccentric subcutaneous mastectomy, and liposuction, with postoperative compression.

RESULTS:

All the patients were satisfied with the results of the surgery, which produced a chest contour resembling a normal male chest rather than simply a smaller breast. The only complication was a hematoma. One patient was found to have breast cancer.

CONCLUSIONS:

The normal male chest contour can be restored by the described method of eccentric subcutaneous mastectomy.

• Authors: Lung-Chen Tu, Kwang-Yi Tung, Heng-Chang Chen, Wen-Chen Huang, Hung-Tao Hsiao
• Journal: Aesthetic plastic surgery (Aesthetic Plast Surg) Vol. 33 Issue 4 Pg. 549-54 (Jul 2009) ISSN: 1432-5241 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 19205793 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Gynecomastia (surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Mastectomy (methods)
• Middle Aged
• Nipples (surgery)
• Young Adult