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Male Breast Reduction

Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)

In today's competitive job market, it's important to look you best.  More and more men are electing to have cosmetic surgery, a trend that studies have shown is tied to career advancement.

One study revealed that 84% of men surveyed believed that physical attractiveness was important for power and success on the job.

Gynecomastia, a medical word from the Greek words for "women-like breast," affects one out of every ten men.  Enlarged breasts on young boys last only a few years and are generally resolved by age 18.  Enlarged breasts on a man, however, can be uncomfortable, as well as socially and psychologically devastating.

Gynecomastia may be associated with obesity, hormonal metabolism imbalance, liver disease or medicinal causes.  Prior to choosing a surgical solution to gynecomastia, a period of diet and exercise is recommended.  Should that fail, surgical intervention may be indicated.

Is breast reduction surgery for you?

During your conference with your surgeon, explain your goals and expectations of the surgery.  Your surgeon will assess the nature of your breasts and the elasticity of your skin to determine the cause of your breast enlargement.  It may be caused by fatty tissue and /or glandular tissue.

The doctor or nurse may show you several before and after treatment photographs of patients having similar breasts.  Your surgeon will explain the treatment you can expect to receive and the surgical outcome you should anticipate.

What about Pectoral Implants?

Silicone implants for men are referred to as "Pec" implants.  They are used to augment the pectoral muscles of a man's chest.  Pec implants can be inserted at the same time as your breast reduction surgery and may add an hour to the procedure.

What is recovery from male breast reduction surgery like?

Bed rest is recommended for the first day.  You will experience some pain for several days.  For the first few days following your surgery, you will wear surgical dressing which will be exchanged for a special compression garment.  This will be worn for about two weeks.  Most discomfort associated with breast surgery can be controlled with oral medication prescribed by your surgeon.  Antibiotics may also be prescribed.  Most men experience some degree of swelling, bursting and tenderness.  These symptoms should subside in a short time.  Within about 2 weeks, all sutures are removed.  Your surgeon will advise you on a proper schedule for returning to your normal activities.  Most patients are back to work within the first week.

Following your breast reduction surgery, you will enjoy a new, more pleasing shape.  Many for our patients say their surgery enhanced their self-confidence.

If you have been considering male breast reduction surgery, call out office and arrange a private consultation.

The procedures

Male breast reduction is performed on an out patients basis using general anesthesia.  The procedure can last from one to three hours depending on the extent of correction.

Liposuction

If your gynoecia is primarily caused by fatty tissue, liposuction is usually the procedure of choice.  Liposuction surgery is a procedure used to actually remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body.  A straw-like cannula is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the skin.  Using a vacuum system system attached to the cannula, excess fat cells are sucked out.  The result is a resculpting of bulging breast into more attractive contours.

Traditional Surgical Excision

If you gynecomastia is the result of a glandular disorder, liposuction alone is not likely to be adequate.  Traditional surgical excision may be a better option.

The excision may be performed alone or in conjunction with liposuction.  Typically, the incision is places on the edge of the areola (colored area of the nipple) or in the underarm area.  Your surgeon will work through these incisions to cut away the excess glandular tissue, fat and skin from the breast.  If your reduction requires the removal of significant amounts of tissue, larger incisions may be required.

If your gynecomastia is extreme, and large amount of fat and/or glandular tissue have to be removed, excess skin may also have to be excised.

As an innovator in his field, Bose Yalamanchi, M.D. offers patients progressive options for procedures and skin care treatments.  "It is not necessary to wait until the effects of aging become pronounced before addressing them," explains Dr. Yalamanchi.  "Younger men and women are choosing to have facelifts earlier to take advantage of the many benefits.  For example, younger skin heals quickly and results are longer-lasting."

Recently, Dr. Yalamanchi was voted one of the leading surgeons of Cosmetic and Plastic surgery by his peers.  This honor was featured in Miami Metro Magazine's  "Guide to Top Doctors" (October 1999).

The decision to enhance one's appearance is personal and profound.  choosing the right physician is the first and most critical step.  As designated by his peers, you are choosing well when selecting Dr. Yalamanchi and the Florida Image Institute for all your aesthetic procedures.

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