Author Topic: horizondal scar for skin removal  (Read 1362 times)

Offline saggyboobs

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How good is the traditional old way of using a horizontal scar across the chest and underarms for cases with excess skin and sagging

There is going to be prominent scaring but I was told it is a good trade off as lot of skin can be removed with this process

What are the advantages and disadvantages of this technique? How different is this from a free nipple graft.

From my understanding in the horizontal scar surgery,, nipples arent removed

Offline DrPensler

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Skin excess in patients with gynecomastia is a complex subject. There are a number of causes and tremendous variability as to the extent of the problem. Each case requires an individualized approach that balances the risks and  resultant cosmetic deformities as a result of the intervention.Nothing gets rid of as much skin as a big resection of skin however nothing results in as much scarring that is visably noticeable as a big skin excision.The goal is to make the patient look better not different.With respect to your situation some photos would be helpful.
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Offline Litlriki

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Depending on the distribution of skin and tissue excess, there are a number of ways to approach skin removal, and one very effective way is with a horizontal scar, which in the best case can be hidden in the natural line of the infra-mammary fold.  Something must be done to relocate the nipple, and this can be done with a free nipple graft in very severe cases, and possibly with a small "inferior pedicle" to which the nipple remains attached in less severe cases.  Photos would be helpful, and be sure to consult with a surgeon who is comfortable with many different approaches to gynecomastia correction.

Rick Silverman
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