BREAST REDUCTION Plastic Surgery For Men
COSMETIC SURGERY It’s not just for women!
Male Breast Reduction •
Very common
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Many reasons for wanting this surgery • Eliminating extra skin due to extreme weight loss • Removing marks from surgery • Building self-confidence
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Procedure varies depending on body type
Procedure •
All breast reduction overall use liposuction and removal of the breast tissue to eliminate excess fat or glandular tissue.
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Breast reduction helps in cases of extreme weight loss if there is excess fat or glands causing the breasts to remain larger than the rest of the body.
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Liposuction is also popular in many cases.
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Many men prefer a liposuction procedure on their lower torso to remove love handles or fat from the front of the stomach.
Pre- and Post-Surgery •
You need to be healthy to undergo any cosmetic surgery.
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A BMI under 30 is strongly recommended. •
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This helps ensure that the surgery does not negatively affect the patient.
It is also important that patients have not taken muscle building supplements, steroids, or marijuana in the last six months. •
Lab tests may be needed.
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The recovery period for male breast reduction is about one week of no work and driving. •
It is important to not push your body in actions which can cause future effects.
DR. KONERU Dr. Koneru is a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs male breast reductions in San Antonio, Texas. Call him at (210) 499-5900.