Male Breast Reduction - Gynecomastia
Male breast formation (gynecomastia) is a very common condition. Although benign, it can psychologically affect those with this condition. It may affect one or both breasts and is common during puberty. It may also occur as a result of prescription medicines, drug abuse, or may have no known cause.
After weight loss, many men complain of "breast formation." While this is not true gynecomastia, because it is excess skin and not breast tissue, it is still as troubling.
The treatment usually involves a combination of liposuction and excision of the excess glandular tissue and skin. The result is the elimination of this excess tissue and the restoration of a flat, masculine chest.
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This 16 year old boy suffered from gynecomastia, or the development of male breast tissue. Understandably, he was very self-conscious of this problem and avoided social situations that required removing his shirt. He underwent chest reduction through an incision hidden around his nipple. Both he and his family reported immediate improvement in his self-esteem and has become more comfortable in social situations.
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The majority of cases of gynecomastia occur without any known cause. However, several medical conditions such a liver disease, pituitary tumor, and hormone abnormalities can result in gynecomastia. Most patients will undergo a complete medical workup prior to any surgical correction of this problem.
Yes. The placement of scars can vary depending on the procedure, but we try to keep the scars hidden in the chest crease or around the nipple. Most men, however, as less concerned with scarring because they are happy with their new appearance in a tight shirt.
In some cases, liposuction is adequate. This is the case when the breasts are mostly fatty and contain very little breast tissue. True breast tissue is very dense, however, and usually not easily removed with liposuction. More commonly, liposuction is combined with a small incision around the nipple to directly remove the dense breast tissue.
Yes. It is extremely important to wear a compressive surgical garment after surgery. This helps to reduce swelling and helps the skin to "shrink". This garment should be worn at all times for 2 weeks and then as often as possible for an additional 4 to 6 weeks.
There are several surgical techniques and the choice will depend on your body type and amount of tissue that needs to be removed. In most cases the nipple is not removed however in severe cases, the nipples are removed and reattached in a new location. Your doctor will discuss this possibility prior to any surgical procedure.