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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate efficacy of laser lipolysis in the treatment of gynecomastia to correct breast volume, flaccidity and excess skin without its excision. METHODS: Prospectively, 32 patients with gynecomastia under tumescent anaesthesia and sedation underwent laser lipolysis with 980 nm diode laser, 15W continuous emission and 8 to 12 kJ energy per breast. Externally cold air was used to protect the skin. No drainages were used but a compressive bandage. Patients evaluated results on a VAS scale. Two doctors evaluated results comparing before and 6 month after photographs and also measured the areola and chest diameter. RESULTS: Twenty three patients considered results as Very Good, 7 Good and 2 Fair Cutaneous retraction of the areola was noticeable one month after the surgery and was maximum 6 months after. Evaluation by doctors was 26 Very Good, 5 Good and 1 Fair. There were no burns, ischemia or lesions in areolas or nipples. CONCLUSION: Laser assisted liposuction is a simple and efficacious technique, barely traumatic and permits a rapid reincorporation to normal activities.
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Ginecomastia/cirurgia , Terapia a Laser , Lipectomia/métodos , Adulto , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Pele , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
OBJETIVO: Valorar la eficacia de la lipólisis-láser para corregir el volumen, flacidez y excedente cutáneo sin escisión. MÉTODOS: Prospectivamente, en 32 pacientes con ginecomastia, bajo anestesia tumescente y sedación se realizó lipólisis con láser de diodo 980nm, 15W en emisión continua, 8kJ a 12kJ de energía por mama. Externamente se utilizó aire frío para protección de la piel. Después se utilizó lipoaspiración convencional. No se emplearon drenajes pero si vendaje compresivo. Los pacientes evaluaron los resultados en una escala visual analógica. Dos médicos evaluaron los resultados por fotografías de antes y seis meses después, y midieron las areolas y contorno torácico. RESULTADOS: Veintitrés pacientes consideraron los resultados como Muy Bueno, siete Bueno y dos Regular. La retracción cutánea en la areola fue notable un mes después de la intervención y fue máxima a los seis meses. La valoración de los médicos fue 26 Muy Bueno, cinco Bueno y un Regular. No existieron quemaduras, isquemia, ni lesiones en areolas o pezón. CONCLUSIÓN: La liposucción asistida por láser es eficaz y de ejecución sencilla, poco traumática y permite una temprana reintegración a las actividades.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate efficacy of laser lipolysis in the treatment of gynecomastia to correct breast volume, flaccidity and excess skin without its excision. METHODS: Prospectively, 32 patients with gynecomastia under tumescent anaesthesia and sedation underwent laser lipolysis with 980nm diode laser, 15W continuous emission and 8 to 12 kJ energy per breast. Externally cold air was used to protect the skin. No drainages were used but a compressive bandage. Patients evaluated results on a VAS scale. Two doctors evaluated results comparing before and 6 month after photographs and also measured the areola and chest diameter. RESULTS: Twenty three patients considered results as Very Good, 7 Good and 2 Fair Cutaneous retraction of the areola was noticeable one month after the surgery and was maximum 6 months after. Evaluation by doctors was 26 Very Good, 5 Good and 1 Fair. There were no burns, ischemia or lesions in areolas or nipples. CONCLUSION: Laser assisted liposuction is a simple and efficacious technique, barely traumatic and permits a rapid reincorporation to normal activitie.