just curios as to why i see pictures of people who have had this surgery and they are left with a crater in their chest, what causes this? is it avoidable? im looking at getting the surgery but dont want to make my self look worse than i already do
Answer: Cause of Crater Deformity for a Gynecomastia Patient A crater deformity is the result of over resection of the breast tissue. For correction a "fat flap" is usually done. Be sure to pick a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia surgery. 40% of my gynecomastia practice is revision surgery where the original surgeon either removed too much or not enough tissue. Good luck.
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Answer: Cause of Crater Deformity for a Gynecomastia Patient A crater deformity is the result of over resection of the breast tissue. For correction a "fat flap" is usually done. Be sure to pick a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia surgery. 40% of my gynecomastia practice is revision surgery where the original surgeon either removed too much or not enough tissue. Good luck.
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April 6, 2017
Answer: Crater Deformity After Gynecomastia Surgery The unfortunate crater deformity occurs after the removal of glandular tissue in the central area combined with inadequate contouring of the surrounding tissue. The ability to contour the chest to create a smooth appearance is just as important as the adequate removal of the glandular tissue. Experienced plastic surgeons know that what is important isn't so much of how much tissue was removed, but rather, the tissue which is left behind which leads to a smooth, contoured chest. My advice is to seek out an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon who is affiliated with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
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April 6, 2017
Answer: Crater Deformity After Gynecomastia Surgery The unfortunate crater deformity occurs after the removal of glandular tissue in the central area combined with inadequate contouring of the surrounding tissue. The ability to contour the chest to create a smooth appearance is just as important as the adequate removal of the glandular tissue. Experienced plastic surgeons know that what is important isn't so much of how much tissue was removed, but rather, the tissue which is left behind which leads to a smooth, contoured chest. My advice is to seek out an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon who is affiliated with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
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April 4, 2017
Answer: Crater deformity after gynecomastia surgery Crater deformity are the result of incomplete treatment and by inexperienced surgeons. The thickest part of the gland is the cin the center. However, the surrounding tissues must be contoured to get a smooth final result. This is a routine concept used by experienced gynecomastia surgeons.
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April 4, 2017
Answer: Crater deformity after gynecomastia surgery Crater deformity are the result of incomplete treatment and by inexperienced surgeons. The thickest part of the gland is the cin the center. However, the surrounding tissues must be contoured to get a smooth final result. This is a routine concept used by experienced gynecomastia surgeons.
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March 29, 2017
Answer: Cup and Saucer Deformity Gynecomastia treatment is 2 pronged: liposuction to remove excess fat and surgical excision to remove excess glandular tissue. Typically liposuction is performed first. Once completed, there is often a central area of residual glandular tissue just below the NAC. This is accessed via a small incision along the lower border of the areola. The gland is identified and excised. Special care is taken during excision to leave a small 1 cm cuff of tissue on the underside of the areola to support the tissue and avoid the "cup and saucer" appearance.Ultimately, the goal of surgery is to reduce the volume while obtaining a smooth, uniform contour. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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March 29, 2017
Answer: Cup and Saucer Deformity Gynecomastia treatment is 2 pronged: liposuction to remove excess fat and surgical excision to remove excess glandular tissue. Typically liposuction is performed first. Once completed, there is often a central area of residual glandular tissue just below the NAC. This is accessed via a small incision along the lower border of the areola. The gland is identified and excised. Special care is taken during excision to leave a small 1 cm cuff of tissue on the underside of the areola to support the tissue and avoid the "cup and saucer" appearance.Ultimately, the goal of surgery is to reduce the volume while obtaining a smooth, uniform contour. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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March 31, 2017
Answer: Gynecomastia Surgery Results Thank you for your question. A well done Gynecomastia Reduction should not leave a "crater" appearance. A combination of Liposuction and excision of the gland should result in a very smooth and natural contour across the chest. Make sure you see a few Board Certified Plastic Surgeons that can describe their technique to you and show you lots of pictures of their patient results. Then you will know what yours will be. Best Wishes
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March 31, 2017
Answer: Gynecomastia Surgery Results Thank you for your question. A well done Gynecomastia Reduction should not leave a "crater" appearance. A combination of Liposuction and excision of the gland should result in a very smooth and natural contour across the chest. Make sure you see a few Board Certified Plastic Surgeons that can describe their technique to you and show you lots of pictures of their patient results. Then you will know what yours will be. Best Wishes
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