Purpose
The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical outcome of circumareolar concentric skin excision for (grades 2b and 3) gynecomastia and its impact on the quality of life of these patients before and after surgery.
Patients and methods
Thirty male patients with bilateral gynecomastia (grades 2b and 3) were included in this study during the period from January 2012 to December 2014 at Benha University Hospital; all patients were operated upon by performing circumareolar doughnut skin excision for their Simon’s (grades 2b and 3) gynecomastia.
Results
There was an acceptable improvement in the shape and contour of the breast with significant patient’s satisfaction. No major offending operative or postoperative complications have been reported.
Conclusion
Although there are some possible complications associated with surgery, our case series demonstrates that with shrewd planning and careful patient selection, outcomes of operative correction can be favorable and yield high levels of satisfaction for both the patient and the surgeon.