I read that some surgeons now use a cartilage shaver to remove gynecomastia. Does this really work? What specifications do you have to have to do this?
May 4, 2016
Answer: Can you use a cartilage shaver in gynecomastia? Thank you for your excellent question, you have been doing your research! In most cases of gynecomastia complete glandular removal is best performed through a lower areola incision as this allows complete, direct visualization of the glandular tissue. A cartilage shaver can be used in very small cases of gynecomastia that are glandular and do not demonstrate a significant fibrofatty component. Hope this helps.
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May 4, 2016
Answer: Can you use a cartilage shaver in gynecomastia? Thank you for your excellent question, you have been doing your research! In most cases of gynecomastia complete glandular removal is best performed through a lower areola incision as this allows complete, direct visualization of the glandular tissue. A cartilage shaver can be used in very small cases of gynecomastia that are glandular and do not demonstrate a significant fibrofatty component. Hope this helps.
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July 17, 2018
Answer: Cartilage shaver and gynecomastia Some surgeons may use a cartilage shaver to remove gynecomastia tissue but there are risks like hematomas that can develop because often this is done blindly( meaning without direct visualization). I prefer direct excision often combined with liposuction.
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July 17, 2018
Answer: Cartilage shaver and gynecomastia Some surgeons may use a cartilage shaver to remove gynecomastia tissue but there are risks like hematomas that can develop because often this is done blindly( meaning without direct visualization). I prefer direct excision often combined with liposuction.
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