Male gynecomastia is popularly treated with liposuction. This article examines a combination surgery of tumescent liposuction and scissors dissection as an alternative to liposuction.
Materials and Methods:
A 3–4 mm cannula is used to test gynomastia tissue and develop planes above and below the dermis. If indicated, incisions are made with a 15 blade and planar tissue is excised with facelift scissors through a periareolar incision. A Jackson-Pratt drain is sutured into the incision and compressed, draining 15 mL per day for 48 hours. Additional compression is worn for 2 to 4 weeks.
Results:
With skilled surgery, breasts look smooth; nipple discoloration and scarring may occur.
Conclusion:
The combined liposuction-dissection technique may reduce the complications and revision surgery that can occur as a result of liposuction.
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