Refinement techniques for male chest definition using ultrasound-assisted liposuction, a 4-year-experience | ||||
| The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | ||||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 02 March 2024 | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejprs.2024.270245.1340 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Mohammad Salah Alsabbahi   ; Ashraf M Mostafa
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| Plastic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| 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. Aim and 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, including fat aspirated volume and duration, aligned with established practices. 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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