Male Breast Reduction Surgery is Becoming Popular

The increase of cosmetic surgery techniques has seen male breast reduction becoming popular around the world. Overly large breast in men, a condition known as Gynecomastia can be reversed through surgery or liposuction or a combination of both. Men who feel embarrassed about their situation can seek the services of a board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Bloch for successful treatment that will completely eliminate the problem. Gynecomastia can occur in men of different ages and is triggered by a number of factors which include heredity, change of hormones, some drug usage, and obesity among other unknown factors. Men with the condition may have excess breast skin, more localized fat and increased glandular tissue growth. Men breast enlargement may also be unilateral (on one breast) or bilateral (on both breasts). Treatment can prevent low self-esteem and improve body proportions.

Gynecomastia surgery candidates

Gynecomastia surgery candidates include:

• Men whose condition cannot be corrected through alternative medical treatments


• Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing


• Non-smokers and non-drug users


• Men with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for improving the physical symptoms of gynecomastia


• Men who are physically healthy and of relatively normal weight


• Men who have realistic expectations


• Men whose breast development has stabilized


• Men who are bothered by the feeling that their breasts are too large

Adolescents may benefit from surgery, although secondary procedures may be needed in the future should breast development continue.

Gynecomastia procedure

Like many plastic surgeons, Dr. Bloch will assess the glandular tissues and fat in your breasts so as to ascertain the right treatment for you. The aim of the treatment is to correct breast, areola or nipple deformities. General anesthesia is administered before treatment. Minimum invasive surgery might be used and is the most popular. The technique uses a tiny incision on your areola edge. After liposuction, the plastic surgeon can pull the glandular tissue around the areola through the cut. Areola and nipple are repositioned before skin is tightened and closed with sutures. Smaller incisions leave fewer scars. Glandular Gynecomastia can well be treated with the excision procedure. Breast enlargement resulting from excess fatty tissue can be corrected with ultrasonic liposuction which has fewer complications and avoids areola and nipple distortion.

Considerations

Pros

• You can feel comfortable revealing your chest contours, clothed or unclothed.


• You can gain more social confidence.


• You can enjoy permanent results.

Cons

• Scarring may make you feel self-conscious.


• You may be disappointed with your final results.


• Weight gain following this surgery will compromise results.

These are the top three pros and cons to weigh when considering Gynecomastia treatment. If you want to focus on what is unique to you, please consult with your aesthetic plastic surgeon.

Gynecomastia recovery

After surgery you will have bandages on. Painkillers and antibiotics will be prescribed to reduce infection. Your plastic surgeon will advise you on how to care for your incision sites. You will be advised to wear a compression garment for as long as your doctor advices. Drains and bandages may be removed after a week when fluids have dried off. Healing frame differs from patient to patient but is advisable to avoid strenuous activities that will require you to move your shoulders or arms. For Many men who have had Gynecomastia, swelling subsides completely after 3 months or more but it’s good to be patient for final results. Staying away from the sun and tanning promotes quick healing and avoids discoloration. Dr. Bloch will recommend after visits to monitor your healing progress.

Male Breast Reduction Surgery is Becoming Popular