I have been seeing doctors for gynecomastia but don’t want the long scars as I already have some from tummy tuck. They have been giving me hybrid gynecomastia options to avoid large scars but I want as many opinions virtually as possible. I also had a tummy tuck which has caused my flanks to be wide making my back super large and not match from stomach. Who has previously performed flankplasty using previous tummy tuck scar efficiently?
Answer: Gynecomastia/flank plasty Thank you for your question and photos. Gynecomastia surgery has come a long way over the years. We now employ a technique that hides the 1 inch scar in the axilla or armpit and keeps the chest free of any scarring at all. From the incision the surgeon can still perform liposuction and directly excise the subareolar glandular component to completely treat the gynecomastia. The advantage is not having a scar around the areola that can heal unpredictably and attract the eye. As for the flank issue. Completing a 360 tummy tuck, that is extending the tummy tuck incisions to the midline of the back( along with some liposuction) will allow you to remove that flank skin that is bothersome to you and get those jeans to fit with out spillover!Your concerns are certainly reasonable and attainable. Consult with a Board Certified plastic surgeon in your are and discuss your concerns.Best wishesDr. Morrissey
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Answer: Gynecomastia/flank plasty Thank you for your question and photos. Gynecomastia surgery has come a long way over the years. We now employ a technique that hides the 1 inch scar in the axilla or armpit and keeps the chest free of any scarring at all. From the incision the surgeon can still perform liposuction and directly excise the subareolar glandular component to completely treat the gynecomastia. The advantage is not having a scar around the areola that can heal unpredictably and attract the eye. As for the flank issue. Completing a 360 tummy tuck, that is extending the tummy tuck incisions to the midline of the back( along with some liposuction) will allow you to remove that flank skin that is bothersome to you and get those jeans to fit with out spillover!Your concerns are certainly reasonable and attainable. Consult with a Board Certified plastic surgeon in your are and discuss your concerns.Best wishesDr. Morrissey
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