Gynecomastia Treatment
About Gynecomastia Treatment
Gynecomastia, affecting 40% of men, leads to the development of male breasts. Hormonal imbalances, weight gain, medications, or unknown factors may contribute. This condition poses emotional challenges, causing discomfort and self-consciousness. Male breast reduction is a viable solution, enhancing comfort and confidence by reducing breast size.
Candidate for Male Breast Reduction
A good candidate for male breast reduction surgery is any male over the age of about 12-15, who feels uncomfortable with his large breast size. The procedure can be performed on males who are in good health, both physically and emotionally. The best candidates for male breast reduction surgery have firm, elastic skin that will reshape well to their body’s new contours.
Male Breast Reduction Procedure
Male breast reduction surgery, performed on an outpatient basis, usually takes around two hours under IV sedation or general anesthesia. Dr. Pritha Rakshit specializes in the liposuction technique, particularly effective for excess fatty tissue. Tiny incisions are made around the areola, underarm, or infra-mammary crease. For cases involving dense glandular tissue, liposuction may be less effective but still offer improvement. In extreme cases requiring extensive tissue and skin removal, Dr. Rakshit may recommend a specialized surgeon for a more comprehensive procedure.
Male Breast Reduction Recovery
Following male breast reduction surgery, patients will experience some bruising, swelling, and discomfort. This discomfort usually dissipates after a few days and can be reduced with prescribed medication. To help reduce swelling, an elastic pressure garment is worn for about 4-6 weeks, and at night for several weeks more. Swelling and any skin discoloration will partially subside after a week or two, at which time stitches will be removed. You will be encouraged to walk around on the day of your breast reduction surgery and can expect to return to work in approximately several days to one week. You may also begin light aerobic exercise after a week, but you should avoid strenuous activities for about three to four weeks following surgery.
Can male breast reduction be combined with other procedures?
Surgery to correct gynecomastia is not overly involved. It doesn’t require a dramatic recovery. That makes it perfect for combining with other procedures with Dr Pritha Rakshit For instance, if you’d like to also lose those pockets of unwanted fat that accumulate on virtually every man’s lower abdomen, you could combine abdominal liposuction with the liposuction Dr Pritha Rakshit is doing around your breasts. You could combine it with eyelid surgery, if you want to rejuvenate those sagging, tired eyes as more and more men in Denver are doing. Male breast reduction can also be combined with our various spa services, such as microdermabrasion or Botox injections if you’d like to save the additional appointment.
