Is it standard practice to treat zone 1-3 of the male chest using liposuction techniques for gynecomastia/pseudo gynecomastia?

Question

Recently, I had gynecomadtia surgery. The physician never did a pinch test examination to determine how much gland might be present. It was only after surgery did he tell me there was virtually no gland. Upon inspection, it was evident that he only liposuctioned zone 1 only and not zones 2and 3, leaving bulging fat at the sides of my chest. Is it not standard practice to contour the entire chest?

Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

Some gynecomastia corrections involve only liposuction as there is no true tissue to be removed. This should include all areas around the breast to make everything symmetric. If you have excess tissue (true gynecomastia) you will require excision +-liposuction.

Tal T. Roudner, MD, FACS · Answer

Great question. It depends on the surgeon and what was planed and discussed in the consultation. Personally I do liposuction all areas needed to be suctioned on the chest when perform gynecomastia surgery. You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon.Good luck!

Is it standard practice to treat zone 1-3 of the male chest using liposuction techniques for gynecomastia/pseudo gynecomastia?

Answers (2)

More Gynecomastia Surgery Questions

After gyno surgery any chance of male breast cancer?

4 days post hematoma surgery. Is dark blood coming from incision site a good indication it is healing?

Gynecomastia surgery/chest lift + lower body lift for fit 26 year old man. Which first?

Hematoma evacuation for gynecomastia surgery - likelihood from experience that another is needed?

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS