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What is the Preferred Scarring Option for Severe Gynecomastia and Preferred Way to Move Nipples As Part of This Surgery?

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I lost over 100lbs and am now looking to do surgery for severe gynecomastia. I have consulted with many plastic surgeons and have been given many options. Is i it better to make scares in the inframmamry crease or the "lollipop" procedure for men with my condition? What about moving nipples, is it better to graft or keep them connected to the blood supply? Also, one doc told me scars could go "into the armpit" -- is this the same thing as making scars in the inframmary area or something else?

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