J Korean Surg Soc.  2000 Jul;59(1):22-24.

New Approach to a Subcutaneous Mastectomy for Gynecomastia The lower crescent incision

• Lee SD

Abstract

The major objectives of a subcutaneous mastectomy for male gynecomastia are reconstruction of the male chest contour and histological clarification of suspicious breast lesions. Several types of skin incisions are used in surgery for gynecomastia, but none is compatible with good operative results. A new method, the lower crescent incision, has been developed to minimize postoperative hematoma, eschar formation, hypesthesia, necrosis, and skin contracture and to reduce recurrence.

Keyword

Gynecomastia

MeSH Terms

Breast
Contracture
Gynecomastia*
Hematoma
Humans
Hypesthesia
Male
Mastectomy, Subcutaneous*
Necrosis
Recurrence
Skin
Thorax