Male Breast Reduction

Enlarged male breasts, also known as gynecomastia, can cause emotional discomfort and impair your self confidence. Gynecomastia is characterized by:

• Excess localized fat
• Excess glandular tissue development
• A combination of both excess fat and glandular tissue
• Gynecomastia may present unilaterally (one breast) or bilaterally (both breasts)

Gynecomastia can be surgically treated by removing excess fat, glandular tissue and/or skin. The result is a better proportioned, more masculine-contoured upper body and the freedom and self confidence to lead an active life.

Surgical removal of excess tissue is performed by excision and/or liposuction. In men with predominantly fatty tissue excess and little or no excess skin, I prefer to start with liposuction as the first stage. Most of the time, this will correct the problem and leave only minimal incisions. For men with predominantly dense glandular tissue liposuction alone may work, but there may be a need for a secondary procedure to remove any remaining excess glandular tissue. If there is a significant amount of excess skin and sagging of the breast, a surgical resection and breast lift type of procedure is necessary. This procedure can include areola reduction.

Initial swelling should dissipate in 2 to 4 weeks. Final results may appear in 2 to 4 months. Incision lines will continue to fade for up to a year. Significant weight gain can reverse results.