Skin necrosis prevention after male chest liposuction

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I've been wanting to have a gynecomastia surgery done to remove my chest fat as I do not have much glandular tissue,so according to the doc only liposuction would be enough,but the only thing stopping me from getting this done is skin necrosis.All I would like to know is how can I know if I'm more susceptible to it?and how can it be prevented?

Pavan Murdeshwar, MCh · Answer

Hello. Glad to know that you have researched regarding this thing and are concerned. If your doc has suggested pure liposuction for the gynecomastia repair in your case then it should be the most safe procedure. the skin necrosis post liposuction is very rare in proper hands. If you have chosen a board certified plastic surgeon who has good experience then its not an issue to be bothered about.

Jefrey Fishman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. 
If you are healthy and undergo liposuction alone for gynecomastia, the risk or skin necrosis should be very low.  The risk is increased in patients with some medical conditions.  It can also more likely to occur with some techniques, such as ultrasonic or laser assisted liposuction.
That said, if your Plastic Surgeon is experienced and well trained, I would expect skin necrosis as a complication of liposuction for gynecomastia to be uncommon. 
I am wondering if you might have a reason for and increase in risk based on your question and your concern for the complication.
Please ask your surgeon.  He would best able to advise you.
Please accept my wishes for a successful procedure.
Jefrey Fishman, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery
     Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Chief, Section of Plastic Surgery
     St John Providence Hospital - Ascension Health System
Diplomate, American Board of Surgery
Subspecialty Certification in Hand Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery

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