Gynecomastia Surgery OR Male Breast Reduction

Ever wondered what gynecomastia surgery or male breast reduction is? Did you know that at least 2 in 10 men taste the dark side of gynecomastia? Well, lets try to understand what it is and what can be done about it.

Gynecomastia!

Male breast enlargment or their over development is what is known as gynecomastia. This condition is witnessed in men of different age group and it happens due to several reasons. There are different causes of this condition such as; hormonal changes, obesity, certain drug use, and in other cases, it can be heredited. 

Gynecomastia certainly causes emotional discomfort, impaired self-confidence, and in some men, depression. It can lead some men to isolate themselves and avoid any engagement in social activities. 

This condition is characterized by excess glandular tissue development, excess localized fat, and excess skin in some cases. All this is modified during the surgery. 

It should be noted that this condition can affect one breast (unilaterally) or both breasts (bilaterally). 

What Can Be Done About It?

Certainly, male breast reduction is the solution to extremely enlarged male breasts or as the doctor may observe. 

Male breast reduction or the gynecomastia surgery is a surgical procedure of removing the excess fat, skin and certainly repositioning the breasts and the size of the areola. This procedure can also be referred to as reduction mammaplasty. 

Who Is The Candidate For Male Breast Reduction Surgery?

This male breast correction surgery is suitable for;

• Healthy men who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical condition. 
• Nonsmokers and nondrug suers.
• Gynecomastia or enlarged breasts that cant be corerected by non-surgical alternatives.
• Men with a positive outlook, physically healthy, and relatively with a normal weight. 
• Those men whose breast development has stabilized. 

Surgical Procedure of Male Breast Reduction. 

In case the enlarged breasts are due to the excess fatty tissue, liposuction techniques can be used. This involves the insertion of a cannula, a thin hollow tube via the tiny incisions. 

In case the glandular tissue and the excess skin must be removed, or the areola to be reduced, excision techniques are used. This helps a patient to obtain a more natural contour. Incision patterns in this case depend on the specific conditions and surgical preference. 

On the other hand, a combination of liposuction and excision techniques are used. 

Visit our male breast reduction surgeon at AG Clinics.