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Gynecomastia Cleveland
By admin | November 22, 2011
Male Gynecomastia: What You Need to Know
If you are a male affected by gynecomastia, an enlarged male breast condition, there is a surgical solution that may be appropriate for you. Gynecomastia surgery (sometimes called “male breast reduction”) is a procedure designed to correct this condition and create a smoother, more masculine chest contour. We offer this procedure at Carp Cosmetic Surgery Center. .
Although gynecomastia is not often discussed, it is actually a common condition that affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men. Many times, teenage boys are diagnosed with gynecomastia as well. The condition may exist in both breasts, or only one. There are several potential sources of gynecomastia, including obesity, prescription or illicit drug use, impaired liver function, and hormonal imbalance. Other times, there is no known cause.
Male breast reduction can reverse the appearance of gynecomastia by removing fat and/or excess glandular tissue from the chest area. In extreme cases where the condition has led to stretched-out skin, the surgery may also involve removing a surplus of skin. With either method, the result of gynecomastia surgery is a male chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured.
The techniques used to remove the offending tissue include excision (cutting out) with a scalpel, liposuction, or a combination thereof. Typically, the incision is made in an inconspicuous location, such as on the dark skin of the areola or in the underarm area. The exception to this would be a major reduction, one in which the removal of a significant amount of tissue and skin may require larger, more noticeable incisions. If liposuction is used to remove excess fat, the cannula is usually inserted through the existing incisions to minimize overall scarring. Normally, general anesthesia is used for optimal patient comfort.
In the vast majority of cases, male breast reduction surgery complications are rare and minor. However, all surgery carries some degree of risk, including infection, skin injury, excessive bleeding, adverse reaction to anesthesia, and excessive fluid loss or accumulation. With gynecomastia surgery, other risks include permanent pigment changes in the chest area, slightly mismatched breasts or nipples, and slight asymmetry (asymmetry may require a second procedure). Side effects are minor as well, but they include temporary loss of nipple sensation or breast numbness.
During an initial consultation at Carp Cosmetic Surgery Center, you can discuss your options for gynecomastia surgery, and ask questions regarding the procedure. If this interests you, please contact our office for details. We look forward to answering your male breast reduction questions.
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