For men with mild gynecomastia or excess breast tissue, the shame of their pecs can be paralyzing. Pectoral etching is proving to be a viable option for men who do not want pectoral implants but want to feel more comfortable with their chest, according to a study in a plastic surgery journal.
During pectoral etching, targeted liposuction is used along the lower and outer edges of the chest muscles. A modest fat pad is left over the pecs, creating a noticeable contrast outlining the muscle. In this case, plastic surgery for men can be of benefit.
Many patients who want the procedure suffer from minor gynecomastia or have lost weight but still have a more feminine-looking chest. Other patients are serious athletes that, despite working out and eating right, cannot develop the masculine, muscular chest they desire. To get a balanced look, these patients often have both abdominal and pectoral etching.
Unlike pectoral implants, etching leaves virtually undetectable scars, has no potential rejection issues and offers permanent results. Of the more than 200 men who had pectoral etching, only four experienced minor complications, according to the plastic surgery study.
