Male Breast Reduction

Male breast reduction or gynecomastia is a surgical intervention for men who have enlarged or overdeveloped breast tissue.

Male breast reduction is also known as body contouring. Body contouring is a general term for long range of cosmetic procedure that can reshape your body by removing or manipulation fat, skin and muscle to create a more fit physique. Procedures include: liposuction to get rid of stubborn fat deposits and shape multiple body areas. Fat transplant to correct facial and body depressions using your own body fat. Buttock enlargement to achieve a rounder, shapelier posterior.

Gynecomastia to correct enlarged male breasts by reducing excess breast tissue. A tummy tuck to tighten and firm the lower tummy to achieve the appearance of toned abdominal muscles. Trunk and thigh lifting to tighten and firm the trunk and thigh area.

What causes gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia can be related to genetics, weight, environmental factors, and certain medications. The most common medication that causes breasts to develop is estrogen; some others include antidepressants, high blood pressure medications, and steroids.

Excess alcohol or smoking marijuana can also contribute to gynecomastia. There are also some diseases that can cause breast development such as endocrine disorders, or tumors.

Male Breast Reduction Surgery

Male breast reduction surgery consists of removing excess fatty tissue through liposuction, or cutting out the glandular tissue that has built up. One or both procedures may be done. If there is a lot of left over skin this may need to be removed for a firm appearance.

Male breast reduction surgery can usually be done in the clinic, however if there is a concern they will have you stay overnight at the hospital. Average costs for breast reduction surgery is between $3600-$6000.

If you would like to find out more about male breast reduction contact you local plastic surgeon to set up an initial consultation.

OnlineSurgery.org is a leading resource for male breast reduction information. Search for a cosmetic surgeon near you today!

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