Short-scar Excision Combined with Ultrasound-assisted Liposuction for Gynecomastia: A Prospective Pilot Study of an Innovative Technique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gynecomastia often causes psychological distress and impairs quality of life. Traditional surgery can leave visible scars. Advances now allow less invasive techniques. This study presented a novel short-scar approach combining crescent excision and ultrasound-assisted liposuction to address both functional and aesthetic concerns.

Methods

This prospective pilot study included 15 adult male patients undergoing short-scar gynecomastia repair from January to December 2020. Inclusion criteria were grade 2B-3 gynecomastia of more than 1-year duration, unresponsive to medical therapy. Outcomes included operative time, liposuction/excision volumes, scarring, complications, satisfaction, and recurrence over 3-12 months.

Results

The mean age was 30.2 ± 7.6 years. The

SUBMITTER: Gelidan AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12266921 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature