Male Breast Reduction
Gynecomastia
Breast enlargement in males (Gynecomastia) commonly occurs during puberty, and in most instances, it will resolve on its own. But if it does not, it can cause self-consciousness and embarrassment. Male Breast Reduction Surgery is designed to help remove excesses of glandular tissue and fat to give a flatter, more masculine look to the chest.
Gynecomastia primarily due to excess subcutaneous fat can be treated with Liposuction alone. This will leave only small (¼ inch) scars that will be relatively unnoticeable, even when the patient’s shirt is off. If the Gynecomastia is due to the combined effects of excess subcutaneous fat and excess glandular tissue, direct excision will be necessary to remove the dense glandular tissue. Once again, Liposuction will be used to remove the excess subcutaneous fat. In addition, an incision will be made (typically around the bottom half of the nipple/areolar complex) to provide direct access to the excess glandular tissues. If the Gynecomastia is severe, with excess skin, additional incisions may be required to provide optimal reshaping of the breasts and chest.
Surgery & Recovery
All Male Breast Reduction Surgeries are performed in the privacy of our Surgery Center on an outpatient basis. The surgery itself is generally one to two hours long. Drains are rarely used, and sutures are all absorbable. Patients are provided with a compression garment that is typically worn during the first six to eight weeks of recovery to provide the flattest contour possible. The garment can be removed whenever desired, but the more it is utilized, the better. Patients can expect to return to light activity within several days, including driving. More intense activities, including regular exercise, can typically be resumed within 14 days.