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Many men have gynecomastia -- enlarged, female-like breasts--caused by excess glandular tissue or fat (or both). |
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Glandular tissue must be cut out, usually through a small incision near the edge of the areola. |
Treatment of Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
Enlarged male breasts can be reduced by liposuction and/or by cutting out excess glandular tissue. This condition is far more common than many realize. Estimates of the number of men affected by gynecomastia vary widely (some estimates are as high as 40%). Although certain drugs (anabolic steroids, medications containing estrogen, alcohol, marijuana, etc.) and medical problems (cancer, impaired liver function, etc.) may cause or contribute to male breast enlargement, it is likely that a large percentage of cases stem from unknown sources.
The procedure for male breast reduction takes an average of two hours, usually on an outpatient basis, using general anesthesia. Ultrasonic liposuction has become the gold standard procedure for this medical condition. Traditional liposuction has not worked well because of the presence of firm fibrous tissue in the male chest. Ultrasonic liposuction usually removes fat, fibrous and glandular tissue with excellent results. Only very rarely is surgical excision necessary.
Benefits
• Results are permanent (although subsequent obesity can create a gynecomastia-like effect)
• Firmer, flatter, more contoured chest
• Significant boost in self-confidence
Return to work in one week, unless strenuous activities are involved.