Procedures :: Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
"I never took off my shirt in public. I was always
too self-conscious. Now I enjoy water sports so much more—without my
T-shirt! It changed my life!"
—J.C. (age 34)
Who is a Candidate?
Men who are unhappy with their chest and breast appearance because
of glandular, female-appearing breasts or excess fatty tissue are learning more about male breast reductions in Maryland at Plastic Surgery One.
Ready to find out more about the benefits of male breast reduction? Start seeing what's possible when you view male breast reduction photos from actual patients of the practice. When you're ready, request a consultation with Dr. Kress at the office of Plastic Surgery One on Opossumtown Pike in Frederick.
Male Breast Reductions in Maryland
This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under general
anesthesia. When there is a large amount of glandular dense breast tissue,
"smiley face" incisions are made half way around the nipple-areolar
complex. The dense tissue is surgically removed with the help of
fiber-optic illumination.
When the problem is a large amount of fat, the correction is accomplished with
specially-modified liposuction instruments through several small
punctures. Drains are placed and a chest binder is used for compression
and comfort.
Recovery Time
Initial discomfort following breast reductions in Maryland is easily controlled with medications. Drains are
generally left in place for about 5 days, and the binder will need to
be worn for about 2 weeks. Light work can be resumed in about 7 days
with a return to vigorous activity in approximately 3 weeks.
Your Result
A return to a normal male chest appearance and profile can be achieved following this procedure, with many men enjoying enhanced
self-confidence and freedom from embarrassment.
Male Breast Reduction FAQ's
- If I have very large breasts, will they still be able to be done with just liposuction?
There are still occasional patients that do need to have skin removed.
Considering the risk of scarring, I would recommend that aggressive
liposuction be performed followed by a reasonable time to allow full
recovery before committing to any surgical incisions which are
uncorrectable.
- I developed breasts later in life. What are the possible causes of this?
There are a variety of drugs which can induce breast formation in
males. The most common of these include some of the medications used to
treat hyper-acidity in the stomach and also some of the legal or
illegal drugs used by body builders. In some men, gynecomastia becomes
part of the aging process. There are (rarely) hormonally active tumors
which can cause gynecomastia.
Have a question that isn't answered here? Request a consultation with Dr. Kress or call us toll-free at 888.671.2400.
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