Gynecomastia Surgery and the “Light Pull-Through Procedure”
For the majority of men with gynecomastia, the most effective treatment is surgical excision of the glandular tissue along with liposuction for fat removal and sculpting. A small percentage of men have “pseudo-gynecomastia.” Pseudo-gynecomastia means their breasts are caused by fat and no breast tissue. In this case, liposuction alone may give them the desired results.
“Light Pull-Through” How it is Done
There is another gynecomastia surgery known as the “Light Pull-Through Procedure.” This is an excellent choice for men with mild to moderate gynecomastia and good skin elasticity. Only a small incision is made at the lower edge of the areola, about 3 to 5 mm. Through this incision, a cannula is inserted, and fat is removed by liposuction. Then, a special instrument similar to a “pickle fork” is used to free up glandular tissue by cutting connecting fibers. Next, the breast tissue is gently pulled through the incision, and the small amount of remaining tissue is blended with special scissors. In some cases, drains may be placed for 24 to 48 hours.
Fast Recovery
Candidates for this procedure will have less surgery time, and recovery is faster. Scarring is minimal and will fade to almost invisible.
Some patients who come to Dr. Miguel Delgado, M.D. for gynecomastia revision surgery had only liposuction to remove their male breasts. These men are unhappy with their results because the breast tissue was left behind giving them unsatisfactory results. Unfortunately, they may have been a candidate for the “Light Pull-Through Procedure” but now due to the scar tissue that naturally forms after liposuction; their revision surgery has become more complex.
Patient Selection is Critical
Patient selection for this procedure is critical. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Delgado now (415) 898-4161 to find out what gynecomastia procedure would give you the best results.
MIGUEL DELGADO, M.D.
Dr. Delgado, MD is a world-recognized plastic surgeon and specialist in the treatment of male breast enlargement, also called gynecomastia. He has developed new techniques and owns and operates gynecomastia.org, which has become the largest gynecomastia forum in the world. Dr. Delgado holds the two most coveted credentials; the certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgery.