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[Gynecomastia treated by subcutaneous mastectomy using Webster's method].

H H Noer1, N H Søe-Nielsen, J Gottlieb

  • 1Plastikkirurgisk afdeling, Københavns Amts Sygehus i Gentofte.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|February 18, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Webster's surgical method for gynecomastia is effective for normal-weight patients but often unsatisfactory for overweight individuals due to technical difficulties and suboptimal cosmetic outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Endocrinology

Context:

  • Gynecomastia, a condition of male breast enlargement, affects patients for cosmetic and psychological reasons.
  • Surgical intervention is a common treatment for persistent gynecomastia.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and patient satisfaction of Webster's surgical method for gynecomastia treatment.
  • To assess the impact of patient weight on surgical outcomes and cosmetic results.

Summary:

  • Webster's method, utilizing an infraareolar incision, was applied to 23 gynecomastia patients (Stages 1-2B) between 1983-1989.
  • Cosmetic reasons were primary for 70% of patients; common sequelae included inverted areolae and hypesthesia.
  • Overweight patients reported significantly lower satisfaction (2/3 dissatisfied) compared to normal-weight patients (2/3 satisfied).

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Impact:

  • Webster's method is technically challenging in overweight patients with significant subcutaneous tissue, leading to poor cosmetic results.
  • The study suggests that Webster's method alone is not recommended for surgical treatment of gynecomastia in overweight individuals.
  • Findings highlight the importance of patient weight in surgical planning for gynecomastia to achieve optimal cosmetic outcomes.