Refinement Techniques for Male Chest Definition Using Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction: A 4-Year-Experience | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | ||
| Article 4, Volume 48, Issue 4, October 2024, Pages 261-272 PDF (1.5 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejprs.2024.385097 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mohammad S Al Sabbahi* 1; Ashraf Mostafa* 2 | ||
| 1The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University | ||
| 2The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University and Department of Plastic Surgery, Saudi German Hospital, Riyadh, KSA | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: This study investigates the aesthetic outcomes and safety of ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) in male chest definition for gynecomastia. Recognizing the importance of patient satisfaction and safety, the research explores the integration of UAL with a systematic zoning strategy based on gynecomastia severity. Objectives: The primary aim is to assess aesthetic outcomes post-surgery, with specific objectives focused on gynecomastia severity classification, pre-and post-operative asymmetry, chest anthropometry changes, surgical procedures, complications, and patient satisfaction. Patients and Methods: A cohort of 42 male participants underwent UAL for gynecomastia, with demographic data, severity classification, and chronic illness recorded. Pre- and post-operative asymmetry, chest anthropometry, surgical procedures, complications, and patient satisfaction were meticulously evaluated. Results: Demographically, the cohort exhibited a mean age of 33.25 years and a BMI of 27.95. Gynecomastia severity varied, with 9.5% fatty, 19% glandular, and 71% mixed breast density. Significant differences were observed in pre-and post-operative asymmetry, chest circumference, and areolar diameter. Surgical procedures aligned with established practices, including fat aspirated volume and duration. Complications were infrequent, with a 59.5% patient satisfaction rate. Conclusion: The integration of UAL with a systematic zoning strategy demonstrates favorable aesthetic outcomes and safety in male chest definition for gynecomastia. The study supports the continued exploration of UAL in refining gynecomastia procedures, with the need for larger-scale investigations. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Gynecomastia; Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction; Male Chest Definition; Aesthetic Outcomes; Patient Satisfaction | ||
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