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Breast tissue – under nipple/areola only
Nipple position – above border of pec. muscle
Lateral chest fold – tight, straight
Breast tissue – extends over chest fold
Nipple position – above border of pec. muscle
Lateral chest fold – tight, rounded
Breast tissue – extends over chest fold
Nipple position – 0 to 2 cm. below border of pec. muscle
Lateral chest fold – mild laxity, horizontal
Breast tissue – extends into axilla
Nipple position – >1.5 cm below border of pec. muscle
Lateral chest fold – small breast roll in front of arm pit
Breast tissue – extends into axilla
Nipple position – ≥ 2 cm below border of pec. muscle
Lateral chest fold – breast roll extends to the back of arm pit
Breast tissue – extends into axilla
Nipple position – ≥ 2cm below border of pec. muscle
Lateral chest fold – breast roll extends around to back
Type 3 Gynecomastia, also known as slight breast roll, has similar breast tissue draping over the pectoralis muscle as Type 2. The difference is that the skin has relaxed and is no longer able to compress the tissue into a tight, rounded appearance. Instead it takes on a horizontal appearance.
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Ideally, there should not be any fat pockets. There are three common fat pockets that need to be evaluated and removed if present:
This is often the biggest struggle slight breast roll gynecomastia patients have. Type 3’s and Type 4’s are where incision choices make the biggest difference. Experience has shown time and time again that chest shape trumps incisions with rare exceptions. In addition, it is important to consider how you will look not only in 1-2 years but also in 1-2 decades and beyond. Any skin laxity now will be a real problem as you age while incisions will be little more than a faded memory. It is better to have time on your side.
View our gallery of before and after photos to see the results from slight breast roll Gynecomastia surgery. Remember, each patient is unique and results will vary from patient to patient.
Gynecomastia surgery is a tangible next step to resolve your man boobs. Dr. Cruise has performed over 5,000 gynecomastia surgeries and is ready to see you for a consultation. Call us at (949) 373-4867 or fill out our online contact form and you will be contacted with the next steps!