Can you use ultrasound liposuction on mens breast area? Does it work? What are the risks?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I use conventional tumescent liposuction instead of ultrasonic.  There is a risk for burns with ultrasonic.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Ultrasound assisted liposuction is effective for gynecomastia but often a combined approach with direct excision and adding liposuction can result in a more effective and complete result.  Discuss these options with your surgeon.  Best wishes!

Paul W. Papillion, MD · Answer

Ultrasound assisted Liposuction "UAL" is typically advantageous in more fibrous tissues. The energy is helpful in emulsifying the fat and breaking though the dense connective tissue particularly seen in gynecomastia. Yes, in the right hands it can work very well. In addition to the normal risk of liposuction, you have a risk for thermal injury...burning the skin and or surrounding structures. Hyperpigmentation has also been noted. Paul

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Gynecomastia is breast development in a male. The breast is made up of fat in glandular tissue. In men that have predominantly fat liposuction works well. That represents about 90% of cases.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes. Risks are burns, residual tissue, dents, irregularities, hematoma, etc. I prefer a combination of VASER/SmartLipo/Lipo...

Can you use ultrasound liposuction on mens breast area? Does it work? What are the risks?

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Answer: Gynecomastia can be treated with liposuction in about 90% of cases.

Answer: Gynecomastia can be treated with liposuction in about 90% of cases.

Answer: Can you use ultrasound liposuction on mens breast area? Does it work? What are the risks

Answer: Can you use ultrasound liposuction on mens breast area? Does it work? What are the risks

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Can you use ultrasound liposuction on mens breast area? Does it work? What are the risks?

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Answer: Gynecomastia can be treated with liposuction in about 90% of cases.

Answer: Gynecomastia can be treated with liposuction in about 90% of cases.

Answer: Can you use ultrasound liposuction on mens breast area? Does it work? What are the risks

Answer: Can you use ultrasound liposuction on mens breast area? Does it work? What are the risks

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