Gynecomastia Classification for Surgical Management: A Systematic Review and Novel Classification System

Conclusions: Based on their review of the current classification systems, the authors believe the ideal classification system should be universal and cater to all causes of gynecomastia; be surgically useful and easy to use; and should include a comprehensive set of clinically appropriate patient-related features, such as breast size, breast ptosis, tissue predominance, and skin redundancy. None of the current classification systems appears to fulfill these criteria.

Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - February 28, 2017 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Cosmetic: Original Articles Source Type: research