Male
Gynecomastia Surgery
A male breast reduction is the most effective treatment for enlarged male breasts. Our team of expert board-certified surgeons can remove excess breast tissue and fat resulting in a firmer chest with more masculine contours.
What is male gynecomastia?
Enlarged male breasts results from either be gynecomastia or pseudo-gynecomastia. Two types of tissue are found in breasts: fatty tissue and glandular tissue. Gynecomastia is accumulation of extra glandular (breast) tissue. Pseudo-gynecomastia is the accumulation of excess fatty tissue. While medical therapy or lifestyle modification may be helpful in select cases, the mainstay of treatment for true gynecomastia is surgery.
Male gynecomastia surgery removes excess fat and / or breast tissue, helping to contour the male chest, leaving men with tighter upper bodies and a more proportional physique. In severe cases additional skin tightening procedures may need to be performed to provide the best chest contours. The highly experienced surgeons at Optum Plastic Surgery use their surgical artistry to give you a natural, masculine chest. You can trust us to provide personalized, compassionate care.
- Improvement in body image and self-confidence
- A more masculine, sculpted appearance to the chest
- Better-fitting clothing
What options and techniques are available?
The treatment technique is based on the degree and type of tissue growth. Liposuction alone may be indicated if only fatty tissue is present, but glandular tissue will need to be directly excised through an incision placed around the areola. In more extreme cases, skin tightening and possible areolar grafting may be necessary in order to achieve an ideal chest contour.
Liposuction
−Periareolar incisions
+Mastectomy with nipple grafting
+Patient experience | Male Gynecomastia Surgery
I love the results!
Everything was better than expected. The day of surgery was splendid. Everyone made me feel comfortable and secure. Honest, clear, careful and I love the results.
Surgeons who perform this procedure
Dr. Megan Dreveskracht
Dr. Alexander Gougoutas
Dr. Meghan Nadeau
Dr. Keith Paige
Dr. Cindy Wei
FAQs
How is gynecomastia surgery typically performed?
−In cases of very mild gynecomastia, the extra breast tissue / fat may be removed with liposuction alone. Most commonly the extra breast tissue is removed through a combination of liposuction and direct surgical excision through a small incision disguised within the areola.
What are the risks associated with gynecomastia surgery?
+What results can I expect after gynecomastia surgery?
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