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. 2024 Nov 20;12(11):e6277.
doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000006277. eCollection 2024 Nov.

Evaluation of Traditional Liposuction, VASER Liposuction, and VASER Liposuction Combined with J-plasma in Management of Gynecomastia

Mohamed Ayman Abdelhalim Ouf  1 , Tarek Fouad Abd El Hamid Kishk  1 , Mohamed AbdAllah Elnahas  1
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Evaluation of Traditional Liposuction, VASER Liposuction, and VASER Liposuction Combined with J-plasma in Management of Gynecomastia

Mohamed Ayman Abdelhalim Ouf et al. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. .

Abstract

Background: Because gynecomastia is one of the most considerable aesthetic procedures for men, we are researching in our article recent management methods for high grades of gynecomastia.

Methods: This prospective study included 45 individuals with gynecomastia, divided into 3 groups: group A (15 individuals) managed by traditional liposuction, group B (15 individuals) managed by vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance (VASER)-assisted lipoplasty, and group C (15 individuals) managed by VASER and J-plasma. Authors used a skin fold caliper for measurement of subareolar disk size and a Cutometer for assessment of skin pliability and firmness. The study was conducted at the Department of Plastic Surgery, Menoufia University Hospital, Egypt, and Reflect Center for Plastic Surgery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Results: Statistically significant differences were found among the groups in terms of reduction of subareolar disk size (assessed by skinfold caliper), skin redundancy (assessed by Cutometer), the need for a second stage of treatment, and patient satisfaction (by questionnaire).

Conclusions: The combination of VASER and J-plasma is effective for managing grade 2 and 3 gynecomastia, resulting in significant reduction in subareolar disk size, minimal skin redundancy with enhanced skin firmness, reduced need for further procedures, and improved patient satisfaction compared with traditional methods.

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The authors have no financial interest to declare in relation to the content of this article.

Figures

Fig. 1.
Fig. 1.
A, Grade 3 gynecomastia—anterior view (before). B, Grade 3 gynecomastia—oblique view (before). C, Grade 3 gynecomastia—anterior view (6 months after VASER-assisted liposuction and J-plasma). D, Grade 3 gynecomastia—oblique view (6 months after VASER-assisted liposuction and J-plasma).
Fig. 2.
Fig. 2.
A, Grade 3 gynecomastia—anterior view (before). B, Grade 3 gynecomastia—right oblique view (before). C, Grade 3 gynecomastia—left oblique view (before).
Fig. 3.
Fig. 3.
A, Grade 3 gynecomastia—anterior view (3 months after VASER-assisted liposuction and J-plasma). B, Grade 3 gynecomastia—right lateral view (3 months after VASER-assisted liposuction and J-plasma). C, Grade 3 gynecomastia—left lateral view (3 months after VASER-assisted liposuction and J-plasma).
Fig. 4.
Fig. 4.
A, Grade 3 gynecomastia—anterior view (before). B, Grade 3 gynecomastia—right lateral view (before). C, Grade 3 gynecomastia—left lateral view (before). D, Grade 3 gynecomastia—anterior view (6 months after VASER-assisted liposuction with J-plasma). E, Grade 3 gynecomastia—right lateral view (6 months after VASER-assisted liposuction with J-plasma). F, Grade 3 gynecomastia—left lateral view (6 months after VASER-assisted liposuction with J-plasma).
Fig. 5.
Fig. 5.
Grade 3 gynecomastia—anterior views before and 6 months after VASER-assisted liposuction with J-plasma.
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