Periareolar zigzag incision as treatment for gynecomastia

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Gynecomastia is a benign hypertrophy and hyperplasia of the male mammary gland, and is considered the most frequent benign condition of the male breast. The objective is to evaluate aesthetic results and satisfaction of patients undergoing a new approach using a periareolar zigzag incision for the treatment of gynecomastia.

Methods:

We present 13 cases of male gynecomastia treated with a periareolar zigzag incision technique.

Results:

All patients were satisfied with the scar hidden in the transitional, naturally irregular periareolar skin of the nipple-areolar complex. No complications were observed in this patient series.

Conclusion:

This approach is an excellent, easy-to-perform surgical alternative for the treatment of gynecomastia, providing a satisfactory cosmetic result without the presence of a stigmatizing scar.

Keywords:
Gynecomastia; Hypertrophy; Hyperplasia; Cicatrix.