one of the issues we seek to avoid in gynecomastia surgery is the crater deformity. This is when the gland is removed, and the resultant areola sinks below the surrounding skin since there is no underlying fat. Note that perfect contour is not always achievable, there are always minor contour issues after surgery, but if […]
The process of becoming a world expert on a procedure involves constantly thinking about ways to improve patients’ surgical outcomes. I would like to share here my latest iteration that I feel has had a positive impact on my results. The gland has been removed, now what? A lot of my focus in the beginning […]
Gynecomastia surgery will obviously address the amount of tissue in the chest via gland removal. One of the remaining two issues to address, if needed, are the areola and the excess skin What is the areola? We commonly refer to this as the nipple, although the nipple is the central protruding aspect, and the areola […]
Introduction The incision (and scar) is one of the major concerns for patients undergoing gynecomastia Surgery. Surgeons like myself become accustomed to the minimal scars left by surgery, but we have to step back and think about it from the patient’s perspective. For many patients, that is one of the biggest deciding factors. In addition […]
