Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)


Who It’s For

Men and boys may experience an abnormal development of the breast tissue, producing an appearance that can be very disconcerting. This most often occurs during puberty, and in late middle age; when seen in pubertal boys, it most often will resolve with maturity. If resolution does not occur as expected, or when it is seen later in life, surgical intervention may be required. Ideal candidates are otherwise healthy and have had an evaluation by their primary physician, in order to exclude other possible, hormonal causes of abnormal breast development.


How It’s Done

Depending on the severity of the problem, and the individual patient’s anatomy and goals, multiple plastic surgery techniques may be brought to bear in order to achieve the best outcome for the patient. This may include liposuction, ultrasound assisted liposuction, skin tightening, or a combination of these.


Recovery

Recovery is usually smooth and rapid, with most patients returning to everyday activities within a few days. You will need to wear a supportive vest for compression for between 4-6 weeks after surgery, to encourage skin tightening and prevent fluid collections. You should avoid upper body exercise for the same time period, but lower body exercise is permitted as soon as you are comfortable.

For properly selected patients, these options allow for an excellent improvement with very little down time.











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