Gynecomastia is a common condition in men. It can cause social anxiety and self- consciousness. It involves female-like enlargement of the male breast due to hormonal imbalance (mostly in young adults and older individuals), as a side effect of certain medications or the cause may be unknown. It can affect both or just 1 breast and may or may not cause pain. To treat gynecomastia, Dr. Sasaki offers male breast reduction surgery for men from Pasadena, Los Angeles, and the surrounding area.
Your Male Breast Reduction Procedure
Some younger and older men develop enlarged and slightly pendulous breasts that embarrass them when they take off their shirt or wear form-fitting clothing. Fullness of the breast area may be due not only to excess surrounding fatty tissue but also to the sizable primary breast tissue.
It is important to rule out any treatable or reversible causes of this condition prior to considering surgery. Surgical options for male breast reduction involve liposuction of fat, excision of the enlarged gland under the nipple, and sometimes removal of excess skin. Some patients only need surgery or liposuction. The surgical treatment for gynecomastia usually involves combining procedures to obtain a sculpted, masculine appearance with imperceptible scars. Rarely, extra skin may need to be adjusted after reduction and contouring of the underlying tissue.
As in any body contouring procedures, your weight must be stable and you must have a plan to maintain it. Any significant weight changes could alter the aesthetic outcome.
Dr. Gordon H. Sasaki
Triple Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Few plastic surgeons can match Dr. Sasaki's combination of expertise, compassion, and experience. He's a distinguished educator and a renowned innovator whose work and research have influenced a generation of plastic surgeons. Dr. Sasaki will work with you to make the improvements you desire.
Candidates for Male Breast Reduction Surgery
Optimal candidates are men who present with firmer and thicker skin that can adjust to the reshaped breast mound. These patients should be healthy and emotionally stable. Male breast reduction surgery will allow them to feel better, look younger, and more importantly, define a masculine appearance.
Your first step begins with a consultation with Dr. Sasaki. He will impart vital information about your condition and perform a complete physical examination for abnormal masses. With a background in oncology, Dr. Sasaki can decide if further studies or referrals need to be done to better diagnose the masses. The amount of breast tissue, fat, and excess skin will determine the surgical approach and goals.
Your Male Breast Reduction Procedure
Surgery involves the judicious removal of fat around the breast tissue and armpit to contour the entire chest wall to accentuate the underlying pectoralis muscle. The remaining button of breast tissue is then removed through a small incision around the lower half of the areola (darker skin around the nipple). Dr. Sasaki will leave behind enough breast tissue to define (rather than debulk ) the appearance of a masculine breast. A small drain may be inserted to evacuate any fluid for the first few days after surgery. A compressive dressing is applied over the site and removed within 3 days.
In select patients, Dr. Sasaki may recommend the use of an energized liposuction procedure with a more aggressive suction cannula to remove as much fat and breast tissue through small incisions under the breast line. The doctor will provide you the most optimal choices, depending on your anatomical findings and goals.
Dr. Sasaki and his staff will give specific instructions before and after your surgery, including antibiotic and pain medications. Your surgery may be performed in the surgical suite or in an accredited outpatient facility.
Recovery & Results
The scar from the excision usually falls around the dark pigmentation of nipple and is imperceptible.
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