Gynecomastia is the enlargement of male breasts due to an imbalance in hormones. There is an abundance of estrogen (a female hormone) in the body. Common in newborn baby boys due to an influx of estrogen from the mother, most cases of gynecomastia disappear shortly after birth. However, some boys will continue to feel the effects of larger breasts well into puberty, which is when gynecomastia breast reduction surgery may be an option.
Gynecomastia is the enlargement of male breasts due to an imbalance in hormones. There is an abundance of estrogen (a female hormone) in the body. Common in newborn baby boys due to an influx of estrogen from the mother, most cases of gynecomastia disappear shortly after birth. However, some boys will continue to feel the effects of larger breasts well into puberty, which is when gynecomastia breast reduction surgery may be an option.
Dr Archa will take the time to go over your complete medical history to ensure there are no conflicts or issues that could arise during or after your plastic surgery procedure. She will discuss your goals and anticipated outcome of your surgery, as well as answer any questions you may have. Every consultation is done with the utmost professional courtesy and a thorough explanation of each step to ensure that you are informed and comfortable with the process. Once you feel fully assured and satisfied with the answers, you can move forward with scheduling your surgery.
Ideal candidates for breast reduction surgery are men with enlarged breasts which have failed to respond to other types of treatment including discontinuing or changing medications which can cause breast enlargement or other factors. Gynecomastia can also involve stretched skin or large areolae (darker patches of skin where the nipples are found), and gynecomastia breast reduction can also cosmetically restore the appearance of normal male breasts.
Dr. Archa will remove excess fat with liposuction or through excision, and excess skin around the breast will be removed. With an excision technique, an incision is made either on the edge of the areola(the dark skin surrounding the nipple) or in the armpit. This incision allows you to cut away excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin to sculpt your chest into a more masculine silhouette. If there is a significant volume of excess fat, it may be removed with liposuction. Male chest contouring may be performed either under general anaesthesia or with sedation and local anaesthesia on an outpatient basis.
Breast reduction recovery may involve the placement of bandages or dressings to allow the incisions to heal. You may be asked to wear an elastic garment for approximately six weeks to allow the breasts to heal. There may be a small amount of drainage, and it’s possible that your breasts will be bruised or uncomfortable for a few days. Recovery time varies but it helps considerably to be in good health and engage in regular physical activity before undergoing the surgery.
