Male Breast Reduction
GYNECOMASTIA REDUCTION SURGERY CAN HELP:
The procedure removes fat and glandular tissue from the breasts, and in extreme cases removes excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured. Male breast reduction is the surgical correction of over-developed or enlarged breasts in men. The condition of over-developed or enlarged breasts in men, is common in men of any age. It can be the result of hormonal changes, hereditary conditions, disease or the use of certain drugs. Gynecomastia can cause emotional discomfort and impair your self confidence. Some men may even avoid certain physical activities and intimacy, simply to hide their condition.
GYNECOMASTIA IS CHARACTERIZED BY:
- Excess localized fat
- Excess glandular tissue development
- A combination of both excess fat and glandular tissue
- Gynecomastia may be present unilaterally (one breast) or bilaterally (both breasts)
WHAT HAPPENS DURING GYNECOMASTIA CORRECTION SURGERY?
Plastic surgery to correct gynecomastia reduces breast size, flattening and enhancing the chest contour. 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.
ANAESTHESIA
The choices include intravenous sedation and general anaesthesia. Dr. Skarparis will recommend the best choice for you.
TREATMENT WITH LIPOSUCTION
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.
TREATMENT WITH TISSUE EXCISION
Excision techniques are recommended where glandular breast tissue or excess skin must be removed to correct gynecomastia. Excision also is necessary if the areola must be reduced, or the nipple is repositioned. Incision patterns vary depending on the specific conditions and surgical preference. Sometimes gynecomastia is treated with both Liposuction and Excision.
WILL THERE BE SCARS?
Any surgical excision treatment to correct gynecomastia will require incisions. While most incision lines are concealed within natural contours, some may be visible and are a necessary result of male breast reduction surgery. The final results of breast reduction in men are permanent in many cases. However, if gynecomastia resulted from the use of certain prescription medications, drugs including steroids or weight gain you must be fully free from these substances and remain at a stable weight in order to maintain your results.
AFTER THE SURGERY
Whether you’ve had excision with a scalpel or Liposuction, you will feel some discomfort for a few days after surgery. However, discomfort can be controlled with medications prescribed by Dr. Skarparis. In any case, you should arrange to have someone drive you home after surgery and to help you out for a day or two if needed. You’ll be swollen and bruised for a while, in fact, you may wonder if there’s been any improvement at all. To help reduce swelling, you’ll probably be instructed to wear an elastic pressure garment continuously for a week or two, and for a few weeks longer at night. Although the worst of your swelling will dissipate in the first few weeks, it may be three months or more before the final results of your surgery are apparent.
