In addition to cancer management and primary aesthetic procedures, Dr. Hazem Khout offers specialized and corrective surgeries focused on enhancing previous results, addressing complex benign conditions, and performing male-specific procedures.
1. Corrective and Revision Breast Surgery
Revision procedures are crucial for patients seeking to correct or enhance the results of previous breast surgeries (whether cosmetic or reconstructive).
A. Breast Implant Removal (Explantation)
Explantation is the surgical removal of breast implants.
- Indications: Patients may seek implant removal due to complications (such as severe capsular contracture), personal concerns regarding Breast Implant Illness (BII), implant rupture, or simply a desire to return to their natural breast shape and size.
- Procedure: Dr. Khout employs modern techniques, often combining implant removal with a capsule removal (total capsulectomy) and a simultaneous lift (mastopexy) or fat transfer to maximize the aesthetic outcome.
B. Revision Cosmetic Surgery
This category covers procedures to correct suboptimal results from prior cosmetic surgeries (augmentation, reduction, or lift) performed elsewhere.
- Goal: To achieve better symmetry, improve contour, address scarring, or modify implant size/type.
C. Revision of Scars
Surgical scars can sometimes heal poorly, becoming hypertrophic (raised) or conspicuous.
- Treatment: Dr. Khout offers surgical scar revision techniques, including meticulous layer closure and post-operative treatments (like laser or microneedling) to significantly improve the appearance and texture of breast surgery scars.
2. Management of Benign Breast Conditions
While Dr. Khout specializes in cancer management, he also provides expert diagnosis and surgical treatment for common benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions.
- Common Conditions Addressed:
- Breast Lumps: Diagnosis and removal of fibroadenomas, cysts, and phyllodes tumors.
- Nipple Discharge: Investigation and treatment for discharge, especially when bloody or spontaneous.
- Breast Pain (Mastalgia): Comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause and recommend appropriate medical or surgical management.
3. Specialized Nipple and Areola Correction
Inverted Nipple Surgery
Inverted (retracted) nipples can be a source of cosmetic concern or functional difficulty (e.g., breastfeeding).
- Correction: This is a minor procedure designed to release the tight tissue bands beneath the nipple that cause the inversion, allowing the nipple to project outward naturally while preserving nerve sensation and, often, the ability to breastfeed.
4. Male Breast Reduction (Surgery for Gynecomastia)
Gynecomastia is the enlargement of male breast tissue, often caused by hormonal imbalances. It can cause significant psychological distress and discomfort.
- Procedure:Treatment involves a combination of:
- Liposuction: To remove excess fatty tissue.
- Gland Excision: To surgically remove the firm, glandular tissue beneath the nipple and areola.
- Goal: To create a flatter, firmer, and more masculine chest contour.