American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Pectoral Etching: a Viable Option for Men with Poorly Defined Chests, ASPS Study Finds
Published in Gastroenterology Week, December 10th, 2007
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 December's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
"Although not common, requests for pectoral etching are increasing slowly," said Henry Mentz, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and study co-author. "Many men simply don't know the procedure is even out there let alone that it's a safe, effective option for them."
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