Five Facts About Male Breast Reduction

 

Breast reduction is not just for women. In fact there are millions of men who suffer from gynecomastia, the development of enlarged male breasts. This embarrassing condition can cause low self-esteem and make it difficult to do even normal activities. You may be embarrassed to remove your shirt, or you may even feel embarrassed when fully clothed. The good news is, you don’t have to live with this condition. You can undergo male breast reduction surgery.

This is not a condition that happens when you get older. A male of any age can get gynecomastia, and breast reduction surgery can be performed on teens or adult men. The condition is caused by many factors including genetics, use of certain medications and hormonal changes.

Male breast reduction surgery is the most effective known treatment for gynecomastia. Technically known as reduction mammaplasty, male breast reduction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat, glandular tissue and skin to produce a firmer, flatter, more masculine chest contour.

Facts About Gynecomastia Surgery

Gynecomastia Surgery in Glastonbury, CT

  1. Male breast reduction surgery is quite common. It is performed on thousands of patients each year.
  2. You may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery if you are physically healthy and of normal weight, your breast reduction has stabilized, and you are bothered by the appearance of your breasts.
  3. Male breast reduction surgery is permanent, but there are external factors that contribute to gynecomastia. You should maintain a healthy lifestyle, watch the supplements and medications that you take and get treatment for medical conditions that may cause your gynecomastia to return.
  4. Adolescent gynecomastia may resolve itself a year to two after onset, usually between the ages of 14 and 16. That means a young man in puberty may outgrow his enlarged breasts.
  5. Sometimes in gynecomastia only one breast is affected.

To find out if male breast reduction is right for you, contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation. Harold E. Beam, MD Plastic Surgery is located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, serving residents of Glastonbury, New Britain, Hartford and surrounding areas.