Combined use of ultrasonic liposuction with the pull-through technique for the treatment of gynecomastia

Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Sep;112(3):891-5; discussion 896-7. doi: 10.1097/01.PRS.0000072254.75067.F7.

Abstract

The authors present a method of treatment for gynecomastia that combines the use of two techniques of soft-tissue contouring. This method uses ultrasonic liposuction in conjunction with the pull-through technique of direct excision to effectively remove the fibrofatty tissue of the male breast and the fibrous breast bud through a single 1-cm incision. Fifteen patients were treated in this fashion, and each patient demonstrated a smooth, masculine breast contour with a well-concealed scar, which eliminates the stigma of breast surgery. The procedure is technically straightforward and provides consistent results. It is offered as an additional option for the treatment of gynecomastia.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Gynecomastia / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Lipectomy / methods*
  • Male
  • Mammaplasty / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonic Therapy*