Will leaving behind a small amount of glandular tissue after gynecomastia surgery become a complication?

June 19, 2014
Asked By:EdwinN in Atlanta, GA

I understand that the purpose of leaving behind a small amount of glandular tissue helps prevent crater deformities. But wouldn't that small amount of glandular tissue still be a complication in terms of preventing a flat chest as a result? I see that fat grafting is a frequently suggested alternative after complete removal of gynecomastia tissue. And I would like to avoid going under second operations. Should this be something that most surgeons can do under the same operation of gyn. surgery?

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Answer: Residual breast tissue is normal

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Answer: Residual breast tissue is normal

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Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 1, 2014

Answer: Without amputation of the areolaSome breast tissue is always left behind with gynecomastia.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 1, 2014

Answer: Without amputation of the areolaSome breast tissue is always left behind with gynecomastia.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 22, 2014

Answer: Will leaving behind a small amount of glandular tissue after gynecomastia surgery become a complication?

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 22, 2014

Answer: Will leaving behind a small amount of glandular tissue after gynecomastia surgery become a complication?

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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