MALE BREAST REDUCTION

Gynecomastia is the condition of male breast enlargement. This is fairly common to a modest degree during adolescence, but usually spontaneously improves without treatment. Although gynecomastia can be caused by a treatable endocrine gland problem, usually a specific cause is never found. If gynecomastia persists into adulthood or increases to a large extent, then the size of the breasts can become a major problem, causing social and psychological stress and affecting lifestyle activities. When gynecomastia causes embarrassment, a male breast reduction can make you much more comfortable. The procedure is performed as same-day, outpatient surgery under appropriate anesthesia, with ultrasonic-assisted liposuction utilized to remove most of the glandular and fatty breast tissue. Occasionally, a small dense deposit of gland behind the areola must be removed surgically. Very rarely, the presence of excessive loose skin may necessitate skin tailoring after the liposuction. Dr. Schwartz can create a very normal-looking, natural chest contour, leaving only two or three short, inconspicuous scars.