Male Breast Reduction

Enlarged, female-like breasts (gynecomastia) affect an estimated 40 to 60 percent of the male population.  This condition may affect only one side of the chest or both.  Enlarged male breasts can be reduced by liposuction and/or by surgically removing excess glandular tissue.  The procedure takes about one or two hours, and is usually performed on an outpatient basis using general or local anesthesia with sedation.  If excessive glandular tissue, fat, and skin is present, it will be removed.  For the removal of excess fatty tissue alone, ultrasonic liposuction may be all that is needed and scars will be barely visible.  Results are permanent and include a firmer, flatter, more contoured chest.   Patients can usually return to work within one week, unless involved in strenuous activities.