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A novel technique for correcting the over-corrected gynaecomastia using stacked acellular dermal matrix

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The ‘saucer-shaped deformity’ is the undesirable outcome following over-resection of gynaecomastia. Correction can be challenging, lipomodelling may be unfavourable or unpredictable, and autologous grafts often require additional unwanted scars. We present a case of unilateral gynaecomastia over-resection where disks of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) were interwoven in the subdermal, intrapectoral, and interpectoral planes to correct the areolar cavity. A routine review at 17 months showed maintained projection of the areola, and the patient was delighted with the natural contour.

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  1. Plastic Surgery Department, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, 4 Claremont Place, S10 2JF, Sheffield, UK

    Ammar Allouni

  2. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK

    Victoria Fung

  3. Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK

    Stan Kohlhardt

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Mr. Ammar Allouni, Miss Victoria Fung, and Mr. Stan Kohlhardt declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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Allouni, A., Fung, V. & Kohlhardt, S. A novel technique for correcting the over-corrected gynaecomastia using stacked acellular dermal matrix. Eur J Plast Surg 41, 243–244 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-017-1356-1

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