Effects of laser-assisted lipolysis on nipple-areola complex.
BACKGROUND
Gynecomastia, as a most common benign condition, represents itself as the enlargement of the male breast and also nipple-areola complex as the severity of the condition increases. With this study, we aimed to clarify the effects of 980-nm diode laser on nipple-areola complex (NAC).


OBJECTIVE
Although numerous open techniques have been described to correct gynecomastia, nowadays trends have shifted to minimally invasive techniques such as laser-assisted lipolysis (LAL).


METHODS
A total of 25 patients with bilateral gynecomastia treated with LAL by using a 980-nm diode laser.


RESULTS
The resultant contour and reduced size of the complex were satisfactory.


CONCLUSIONS
LAL leads to significant reduction of the size of NAC.
a Department of Plastic , Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Bezmialem Medical School, Bezmialem Vakif University , Istanbul , Turkey.
Selma
S
Sönmez Ergün
a Department of Plastic , Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Bezmialem Medical School, Bezmialem Vakif University , Istanbul , Turkey.
Reşit Burak
RB
Kayan
a Department of Plastic , Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Bezmialem Medical School, Bezmialem Vakif University , Istanbul , Turkey.
Mustafa Ekrem
ME
Güleş
a Department of Plastic , Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Bezmialem Medical School, Bezmialem Vakif University , Istanbul , Turkey.
İsmail Melih
İM
Kuzu
D000328:Adult; D006177:Gynecomastia / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
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