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GYNECOMASTIA SURGERYMALE BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY If you are considering GYNECOMASTIA surgery.... Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast tissue. Gynecomastia develops in up to 65% of adolescent boys and 40% of adult men. The term comes from the Greek words gyne meaning "woman" and mastos meaning "breast". In practical terms, this means abnormally large breasts on men. The condition is common in adolescent boys and 90% of the time symptoms disappear in a matter of months, or, as adolescence wanes, a few years later. The remaining individuals may benefit from a surgical procedure to correct this enlargement of the breast. The Potential causes include:
The Surgery: Liposuction and direct excision of the enlarged breast tissue make up the ideal solution to this problem. The combination of liposuction or UAL (ultrasound assisted Lipoplasty) and excision of the tissue is done with the patient under general anesthesia in our Facility or a Hospital. The procedure is done through a small incision at the border of the nipple complex, and the glandular tissue is carefully removed. Liposuction is then used to contour the chest and increase muscle definition. The patient wears an elastic vest for several weeks to control healing and swelling. All surgery carries some uncertainty and risk: Infection and bleeding although uncommon are potential events with any surgery. There may be an irregular contour around the nipple and the resulting scar may be thickened or raised. The nipple sensation may be altered of lost after the procedure. Preparing for your surgery Avoid drinking, smoking and taking or avoiding certain vitamins and medications. Types of anesthesia Gynecomastia surgery is usually performed under a general anesthesia, as an outpatient. Insurance This type of procedure may be covered by your health insurance. To find out if you have this condition, schedule an appointment with our surgeons. Links Navigate to this site for more information. Be sure to return here to schedule your consultation. Click here
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