YAG Laser Versus Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction in the Management of Grade II Gynecomastia (Comparative Study)

Abstract

Introduction: Gynecomastia is a common condition encountered nowadays. Many surgical treatment options are available yet the best modality is still controversial. ND: YAG laser assisted and ultrasound (VASER) assisted liposuction are well defined and respected tools for liposuction yet no one proved to be superior over the other. This study's proposal is to compare the post-operative results for patients treated with both modalities concerning the complications and patient satisfaction.Patients and Methods: Patients with gynecomastia (grade 2) were randomly divided to ND: YAG laser liposuction (group 1) and ultrasound assisted (VASER) liposuction (group 2), where liposuction zones were marked in all patients. Complications and satisfaction scores were recorded and statistically analyzed.Results: Twenty patients were in this study; 10 in each group. The median satisfaction score for laser assisted group was 4.5 while for ultrasound group was 3.4. Conclusion:Both ND: YAG laser and VASER are powerful tools in management of gynecomastia (grade 2) with more satisfaction and less complications in the laser group.