Male Breast Surgeries

A male breast reduction is the most effective known treatment for gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts. This cosmetic surgery procedure removes excess fat and glandular tissue to restore a flatter, firmer and more masculine contour to the chest. Due to genetics, use of certain medications, or other unspecified reasons, some men develop the appearance of enlarged breasts.

Gynecomastia can present at any age, and male breast reduction can be performed safely and successfully on teenagers and adult men alike. While losing weight can help reduce the appearance of male breasts for some men, often times there is excess glandular tissue as well, causing even very lean patients to notice enlarged breasts.

Currently, male breast reduction is the only consistently effective treatment for gynecomastia that has long lasting results.

Treating Gynecomastia with Liposuction

The procedure for treating gynecomastia with liposuction is typically performed using local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, and involves a small incision on each side of the chest.
Depending on your needs and Dr. Nitin Ghag preferred technique, incisions may be located along a portion of the edge of the areola or within the armpit.

Through these incisions, Dr. Nitin Ghag will remove excess fat and/or glandular tissue, at the same time sculpting a new chest contour that looks natural to your body.

Patients are often given a compression garment to wear for the first few weeks after surgery, this helps to minimize swelling and offers support to the healing tissues. While vigorous exercise is typically off-limits for about 3 weeks, many men return to work or school within several days after their procedures. However, it is important to understand that everyone heals at a unique pace. Dr. Nitin Ghag will give you individualized instructions for recovery.

Male Breast Reduction with Tissue Excision
More severe cases of gynecomastia may require surgical tissue excision to achieve optimal results. Additionally, patients who have stretched, sagging skin around the breasts will usually require this approach.

Tissue excisions allows to remove a greater amount of glandular tissue and/or skin that cannot be successfully treated with liposuction alone. The location and length of the incisions depends on the extent of surgery needed, but are typically located around the edge of the areola (peri-areolar incision) or within the natural creases of the chest.

Dr. Nitin Ghag will take care to place incisions so that the resulting scars are as inconspicuous as possible. Male breast reduction with tissue excision is typically performed as an outpatient procedure using general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation.
The recovery process is similar to that for liposuction; however, it is common for patients to experience soreness and some swelling.

Typically, patients feel ready to return to work within 1 week of surgery, and a gradual return to exercise is usually permitted after the first couple of weeks.

After gynecomastia surgery, you should notice an immediate improvement in the shape and appearance of your chest. While you may feel sore for a few days, pain is usually minimal. While Dr Nitin Ghag will likely prescribe some pain medication.

Patients are often given a compression garment to wear for the first few weeks after surgery; this helps to minimize swelling and offers support to the healing tissues This will enhance your comfort and help your chest heal optimally.

Maintaining Your Improved Chest Contour –
Male breast reduction results are meant to be permanent – the excess fat, glandular tissue and skin removed are gone for good. However, it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Significant weight gain, steroid use, or certain medical conditions could result in a recurrence of gynecomastia. Additionally, drugs that influence testosterone levels could also affect your results.