Male Breast Reduction Chicago Expert - Dr Bloch

Male Breast Reduction Chicago Expert

In some cases, men may develop enlarged breasts due to factors such as heredity, hormonal changes, obesity or even use of some types of drugs. This condition is known as gynecomastia and can make most of these men very uncomfortable thus necessitating the need for male breast reduction surgery or gynecomastia surgery. You can find Dr Bloch through www.bodybybloch.com for this surgical procedure as he has years of experience to help you achieve your goals. The surgical procedure will effectively correct the excessive development of glandular tissue, localized fat and breast skin that characterize gynecomastia. The problem can be present in one breast (unilaterally) or in both breasts (bilaterally).

What is gynecomastia surgery?

Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.

In severe cases of gynecomastia, the weight of excess breast tissue may cause the breasts to sag and stretch the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple). In these cases the position and size of the areola can be surgically improved and excess skin may be reduced.

Plastic surgery to correct gynecomastia is technically called reduction mammaplasty.

Male breast reduction candidates

It is important for a man with the gynecomastia condition to consult a board certified doctor at an accredited facility. By doing that you are able to find out your gynecomastia surgery candidacy. If your condition cannot be corrected using alternative medical treatments, then you may be a good candidate for male breast reduction surgery. You also need to be a healthy individual with no life-threatening disease or other serious conditions. You will also need to be a non-smoker or a non-drug user. Having specific goals and positive outlook towards improving your gynecomastia condition is necessary. A good candidate must have good physical health and a normal weight. you should have realistic expectations, but your breast development should also have been stabilized. Feeling bothered by your large breasts will be considered for gynecomastia surgery candidacy.

Gynecomastia surgery procedure steps

A gynecomastia procedure includes the following steps: .

Anesthesia

Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedures. The options include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best option for you.

Liposuction technique

In cases where gynecomastia is primarily the result of excess fatty tissue, liposuction techniques alone may be used. This requires insertion of a cannula, a thin hollow tube, through several small incisions.

The cannula is moved back and forth in a controlled motion to loosen the excess fat, which is then removed from the body by vacuum suction.

There are various liposuction techniques that may be used; the technique most appropriate in your case will be defined prior to your procedure.

Excision technique

Excision techniques are recommended where glandular breast tissue or excess skin must be removed to correct gynecomastia. Excision also is necessary if the areola will be reduced or the nipple will be repositioned to a more natural male contour. Incision patterns vary depending on the specific conditions and surgical preference.

Combination of liposuction & excision techniques

Sometimes gynecomastia is treated with both liposuction and excision.

Gynecomastia surgery recovery

After your male breast reduction surgery, the sites where incisions were made are dressed or bandaged to support the new chest contour and minimize swelling as you heal. Thin tubes may temporarily be put in place under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that collects. Dr. Bloch from www.bodybybloch.com will give you specific instructions including medications to take orally or apply on surgery sites to promote healing or reduce infection risks. You are also instructed when to make a follow up with the plastic surgeon.

To book a consultation call us at 1-847-432-0840 or go to www.bodybybloch.com 

Male Breast Reduction Chicago Expert - Dr Bloch