Male Breast Reduction – Frequently Asked Questions
Male breast reduction surgery or gynecomastia surgery helps address the problem of overly large breasts in men. Abnormal enlargement of the male breast or gynecomastia occurs due to hormonal changes, heredity, obesity, or the use of certain drugs. It can affect men of any age and occur in one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly.
Overdeveloped males breasts can be psychologically
distressing, and the individual may avoid situations where he has to take off his shirt, such as the beach. Male breast reduction in NYC is performed using minimally-invasive techniques and can lead to a more masculine, firmer, flatter, and well-defined chest.
Who is the right candidate for the treatment? To be a candidate for male breast reduction, boys should be over 18 years of age and breast growth must have stabilized. The person should be in good health and free of any life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing. If he smokes, he should be ready to quit. He should also have realistic expectations about the outcome.
How is male breast reduction surgery performed? NYC plastic surgeons perform male breast reduction using advanced FDAapproved, liposuction technologies such as the BodyTite (radio-frequency assisted) or SmartLipo Triplex (laser-assisted). Both these modalities are designed to provide effective fat reduction and significant skin contraction. The procedure involves making involves a small incision on each side of the chest to remove the excess tissue.
Minimally-invasive treatment involves less scarring, bleeding,
swelling, and bruising than traditional liposuction. If the breast tissue is removed
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surgically, the incisions are usually around the nipples or under the armpit in a way that they are not noticeable.
What anesthesia is used for the procedure? Minimally-invasive liposuction for breast reduction is performed using local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. Patients remain awake throughout the procedure and can usually go home the same day.
How long does recovery take? Recovery after gynecomastia surgery is relatively painless and brief. Patients can usually resume work 2-3 days after the procedure but are advised to strenuous activity for two weeks. Full healing usually takes six weeks. A compression garment should be worn over the chest for four weeks to treat post-operative swelling and decrease the chances for blood and fluid collection. Results will be visible when the swelling goes down after about a week.
How to Choose the Right Plastic Surgeon It may be advisable to choose surgeons at an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice. It is also essential to ensure that the surgeon you choose have extensive experience in performing the procedure. Prior to the surgery, you should discuss your aesthetic goals with your surgeon and they should inform you all the benefits and risks associated with the surgery, thus helping you take a wellinformed decision.
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It would be great if you could see the male breast reduction before and after photos of patients who had the procedure performed by your surgeons. In addition to that, the communication with your surgeon's office staff and the physician are of paramount importance. In fact, good rapport with the office staff and surgeon before the surgery helps achieve successful end result.
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