Reading Gynecomastia - Surgery for Enlarged Male Breasts
If you are a man who has unusually large breasts, you may be a candidate for a male breast reduction (gynecomastia), a very common procedure here in Berks County and across the country. If you have excess or sagging tissue in your chest area after losing a great deal of weight, you may also benefit from a male breast reduction. This procedure is intended to give you a flatter chest with a more masculine male contour.
Of all the procedures that plastic surgeons perform, breast reduction ranks among the highest in patient satisfaction. This is a procedure that removes excess breast tissue and skin, making your chest more proportional to the rest of your body.
You may be a good candidate for breast reduction if you have any of the following conditions:
- Breasts that are too large in proportion to your body frame
- Skin irritation beneath the breasts
- Restriction of physical activity due to the size and weight of your breasts
- Feelings of self-consciousness about the large size of your breasts
Before you decide to go ahead, and before Dr. Ellenberger or Dr. Reedy can agree that you should, however, you need to understand (1) what will be done, (2) what you can expect during post-surgery recovery, and (3) the risks that come with this or any similar elective surgery.
Please contact Dr. Ellenberger’s and Dr. Reedy’s Berks County office, at Berks Plastic Surgery, to see if you are a good candidate for male breast reduction.
The Procedure
Gynecomastia employs a vertical incision technique to reduce scars. It is done on an outpatient basis under anesthesia. Excess breast tissue or fat can be removed with liposuction, excision, or a combination of the two. Excess skin can also be excised. It is important to note that Dr. Ellenberger and Dr. Reedy work with a board-certified anesthesiologist-a doctor of medicine.
Before you decide to go ahead, and before Dr. Ellenberger or Dr. Reedy can agree that you should, however, you need to understand (1) what will be done, (2) what you can expect during post-surgery recovery, and (3) the risks that come with this or any similar elective surgery.
Recovery
Similar to a breast augmentation procedure for women, male breast reduction surgery often requires that you wear a special vest or similar compression garments directly after surgery, to give you shape control. The vest lessens stress on your sutures and promotes faster healing with lower health risks.
Risks and Complications
There are risks and possible complications associated with any surgery. The specific risks and the suitability of male breast reduction surgery for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
Dr. Ellenberger and Dr. Reedy take great care to evaluate each patient individually. They will advise you of your own unique risk profile, and enable you to compare it with that of male breast reduction candidates in general, before it’s determined whether you’re a good candidate for the procedure.
Plastic surgeons Dr. Ellenberger and Dr. Reedy can help you achieve your goals. They specialize in procedures relating to cosmetic surgery, including procedures such as facelift, breast implants, breast lift, breast reduction, liposuction and tummy tuck. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about male breast surgery, please contact us today.
