The Procedure

Treatment for Gynecomastia is an extremely common plastic surgery procedure with few risks. More and more men are visiting surgeons to undergo male breast reduction surgery to help them feel better about their appearance by creating a more masculine chest contour.

Gynecomastia can occur in men of any age, but 40% of cases occur in hormonal adolescent boys. As many as 65% of teenage boys have Gynecomastia. In 90% of those teenage boys, Gynecomastia goes away on its own in 2 to 3 years.

Men with this condition no longer need to feel uncomfortable and self conscious. The best treatment to eliminate Gynecomastia is surgery. 

At your complimentary consultation we will examine how much fat, glandular material and excess skin are present before deciding how to approach Gynecomastia surgery. To perform this procedure, Dr. Karlin will make an incision in the areola (the dark skin around the nipple). Liposuction is usually the treatment of choice to remove the excess fat.  If removal of excess breast tissue is needed, it is excised during the procedure. 

Swelling and bruising are normal and will subside over the next few weeks. Patients will need to wear a pressure garment as their breasts heal. Scarring is usually minimal and will fade with time. Direct sun exposure should be avoided for six months.

 

Gynecomastia surgery side effects can include temporary swelling, bruising, and tenderness.  Occasionally nipple sensation occurs.  This is usually temporary but sometimes may be permanent.
 

Gynecomastia surgical results are permanent, but subject to changes in appearance as the patient's weight fluctuates.
 

Recovery from all the swelling after Gynecomastia surgery takes up to 6 months.  The patient usually wears a compression garment around the chest for the first 4-6 weeks after surgery to help the swelling go down.  Patients can return to work as quickly as 1-2 days after surgery.  Sutures are usually removed after 7-10 days.  It is usually required that at least 3 weeks be given before patients pursue exercise or other more strenuous activity.

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