Proactive fat grafting from the breast area in gynecomastia surgery: Impact on the prevention of contour irregularities and patient satisfaction
Ersan M., Yavuz E.
Retrospective Study with a reported sample of 20, published in Turk J Surg (2025) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.
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- Study type
- Retrospective Study
- Journal
- Turk J Surg (2025)
- Reported sample size
- 20
- Source database
- Europe PMC
- PMID
- 41121676
- PMCID
- PMC12687399
- DOI
- 10.47717/turkjsurg.2025.2025-6-14
Abstract (original English)
Objective Contour irregularities are among the most significant complications that may occur after gynecomastia surgery and they can adversely affect aesthetic outcomes. This study evaluated the use of proactively harvested autologous fat grafts from the same surgical field prior to gynecomastia surgery for the treatment of intraoperative contour deformities, as well as the impact of this approach on patient satisfaction. Material and methods A retrospective evaluation was conducted on 24 male patients who were diagnosed with gynecomastia between April 2023 and March 2025 through physical examination, endocrinology consultation, and breast ultrasonography, who subsequently underwent surgical treatment. Prior to surgery, autologous fat grafts were harvested from the breast area in all patients. Intraoperatively identified contour irregularities were treated with same-session fat injection using the previously harvested grafts. All patients were followed up with ultrasonography and digital photography. Additionally, patient satisfaction was assessed using BODY-Q chest module and the chest satisfaction questionnaire. Results Of the 24 patients, 83% (n=20) presented with pseudogynecomastia and were treated with liposuction alone, while 17% (n=4) had gynecomastia and underwent liposuction combined with gland excision. Intraoperative contour irregularities were detected in 9 patients
What this study does not prove
- • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
- • Without an adequate control group, treatment effects cannot be separated from other factors.
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Early human evidence such as case series or small samples is exploring possible benefits.
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