DONUT MAMMOPLASTY AS A TREATMENT OF FIRST DEGREE PTOSIS IN A YOUNG MAN : A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Background: Massive weight loss often leads to changes in breast shape and ptosis, which can significantly impact patients' quality of life and self-esteem. Donut mammoplasty, or circumareolar mastopexy, is a surgical technique commonly employed to address mild to moderate ptosis while minimizing scarring. However, its efficacy and outcomes in cases of first-degree ptosis following massive weight loss remain underexplored.

Methods: We report the case of a 18-year-old male with complaints of sagging and drooping of his chest wall skin. The patient exhibited marked breast ptosis bilaterally, with the nipple-areolar complexes positioned below the inframammary folds, and no palpable glandular tissue. The patient underwent donut mammoplasty.

Result: The surgical procedure was successful in addressing the patient's concerns, achieving elevation and reshaping of the breasts with minimal scarring.

Conclusion: Donut mammoplasty represents a valuable surgical option for men with first-degree ptosis following massive weight loss, offering favorable aesthetic outcomes with minimal scarring. Further studies with larger cohorts and longer follow-up periods are warranted to validate the efficacy and safety of this approach in this specific patient population.