Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #65

easts
By balancing the
figure and creating
more youthful
contours, breast
surgery can make a
significant difference
in both male and
female patients
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‘In younger patients, the tissue is more glandular and gynaecomastia can
occur due to the overuse of steroids and peptides or the onset of puberty,’ he
says. ‘Older males will sometimes experience gynaecomastia with weight gain,
however not all overweight males will suffer from it – it’s very selective.’
‘After surgery there is sometimes a hollowness where there used to be
swelling, and the skin is loose or lax,’ Dr Flynn explains. ‘We can use skintightening
laser or radiofrequency treatments to improve this, but it is a possible
outcome of which patients must be aware. Also, males are often less accepting
of scars on their breasts than females. The surgeon’s experience is essential in
managing all these components to achieve the best result for each patient.’
To help reduce the appearance of scarring in female patients, Dr Flynn usually
creates the incision in the inframammary crease, at the base of the breast in the
breast fold. ‘The inframammary crease allows good surgical access but it is also
is where the scar is best hidden,’ he says.
The surgical outcomes in both male and female patients depends greatly
on the recovery period. A well-planned recovery, involving a diligent follow-up
process, is imperative in securing the optimum results following breast surgery.
Because of the number of elements involved in breast surgery, and the
different techniques required for male and female patients, Dr Flynn explains
the surgeon’s experience is paramount in creating natural-looking results, with
minimum risk of complications.
‘It is essential the surgeon is aware of all aspects involved; fatty vs glandular
tissue; the change to the skin’s collagen with age; and the differences between
male and female patients,’ Dr Flynn explains. ‘In taking these elements into
account, the surgeon can create optimum results in breast surgery and help
restore or improve each patient’s body confidence and self-esteem.’ csbm
BEFORE
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AFTER female breast surgery (breast augmentation) by Dr Flynn
BEFORE
AFTER male breast surgery (gynaecomastia) by Dr Flynn
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