Superomedial pedicle reduction mammaplasty in treatment of severe gynecomastia

Abstract

Objective To investigate the effect of superomedial pedicle reduction mammaplasty in the treatment of severe gynecomastia. Methods 24 males with severe gynecomastia were involved in this study, who underwent superomedial pedicle reduction mammaplasty. Results All the patients were followed up for one to two years, and there were no complications such as skin necrosis, nipple-areolar complex (N A C) hypaesthesia, hematoma or infection occurred. Minimal wound dehiscence occurred in two cases, and the rest cases were healed well. Conclusions Superomedial pedicle reduction mammaplasty in the treatment of severe gynecomastia could achieve satisfactory results, and good breast shapes are produced. Key words: Dermal gland pedicle; Mammaplasty; Gynecomastia