Hidden Incision, Visible Confidence: Dr. Schuster’s Lateral Pull-Through Technique for Gynecomastia

Scarring is one of the first worries many men have when they start looking into gynecomastia surgery. You may want a flatter chest, but you may also wonder whether the result will leave obvious marks around the areola. In the Baltimore area, Dr. Ronald H. Schuster brings board certification through the American Board of Plastic Surgery and experience as immediate Past Chief of the Plastic Surgery Division at Northwest Hospital Center to male breast reduction planning. At Ronald H. Schuster, MD – Plastic Surgery & Skincare, our team helps men understand how incision placement, tissue type, and skin quality can shape the surgical plan.

Why Incision Placement Matters

For many men, the goal is not only a flatter chest. It is a result that looks natural when they are shirtless, working out, swimming, or wearing fitted clothing. That is why male breast reduction scars are such an important topic during the planning process.

Traditional gland removal is often performed through an incision along the lower border of the areola. Dr. Schuster’s Lateral Pull-Through technique is different. Instead of adding an areolar incision in many cases, he works through a small opening on the side of the chest. That same access point is also used for liposuction, allowing multiple parts of the procedure to be completed through one more discreet location when the anatomy allows.

What the Lateral Pull-Through Technique Can Address

Gynecomastia is not always just fat. True gynecomastia often involves firm glandular tissue beneath the nipple area, which is why workouts and weight loss may not fully change the chest. Understanding why gland removal matters in true gynecomastia cases can help explain why a more complete correction sometimes requires more than liposuction alone.

Through the Lateral Pull-Through technique, Dr. Schuster may use liposuction and remove glandular tissue to create a flatter, more masculine contour. You can also read more aboutgynecomastia gland removal if you are wondering why the gland itself can be the reason fullness keeps coming back or never improves the way you hoped.

Setting Realistic Expectations

Not every case is treated the same way. Some men have more skin laxity, more advanced fullness, or different scar considerations. During your consultation, Dr. Schuster examines your chest, listens to your goals, and explains whether the Lateral Pull-Through technique is a good fit for your needs.

It can also be helpful to review gynecomastia before-and-after photos or a Lateral Pull Through technique gallery example. Individual results vary, but photos can help you see how chest contour can change after surgery.

Talk With Our Team About Gynecomastia Surgery in Baltimore

Scars, gland removal, and chest shape are all worth discussing before choosing gynecomastia surgery. Ronald H. Schuster, MD offers male breast reduction consultations in the Baltimore area for men who want practical answers and a plan that fits their body. To speak with our team, contact us or call 410-902-9800.