Enlarged male breasts, also known as gynecomastia, can cause emotional discomfort and impair your self confidence. Gynecomastia is characterized by:
- Excess localized fat
- Excess glandular tissue development
- A combination of both excess fat and glandular tissue
- Gynecomastia may present unilaterally (one breast) or bilaterally (both breasts)
- An enlarged nipple-areola complex
After a medical evaluation gynecomastia may be surgically treated by removing excess fat, glandular tissue and/or skin. The result is a better proportioned more masculine-contoured upper body. There are a variety of techniques and incision patterns. Your surgeon will discuss them with you and tailor a plan based on your unique needs.
Procedural steps: The surgery is commonly performed with general anesthesia or with a combination of location anesthesia and sedation. Incisions are made and the fat and glandular tissue is then removed from the chest wall and, in some cases, excess skin may be trimmed as well. Patients with just excess fat deposits may be able to undergo liposuction alone. This procedure may include areola reduction.
Your results: You may have a drain placed in surgery which will be removed in the office. You may have elastic bandages over the surgical site. There are also many options for postoperative pain management. Initial bruising and swelling should dissipate in 2 to 4 weeks. Final results may appear in 2 to 4 months. Incision lines will continue to fade for up to 1 year. Significant weight gain can adversely affect results.
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia) Before and After Photos
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