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Semin Plast Surg 1999; 12(2): 101-112
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1080216
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The Treatment of Gynecomastia with Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty

Mary K. Gingrass, Michele A. Shermak
  • M.K.G.; Plastic Surgeon, The Institute for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nashville, TN
  • M.A.S., Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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19 June 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Gynecomastia is a prevelent problem in the male population. Although medical treatment may be an option, patients commonly present to the plastic surgeon for treatment. Surgical options include open excision, lipoplasty, and, more recently, ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL). UAL offers a number of advantages over traditional lipoplasty, many of which are particularly applicable to the male breast. UAL is a valuable tool for the treatment of genecomastia.

Keywords

Gynecomastia - ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty - sonoluminescence - suction-assisted lipoplasty