Gynecomastia NYC (Male Breast Reduction)

• PurposeGynecomastia surgery, or male breast reduction, removes enlarged male breasts to give you a smaller, more masculine chest.
• Recovery TimeResults are often visible after about a month, it can take 4 to 6 months to see the full results.

Liposuction – Lipo is an excellent treatment option for excess fat in the male chest. VASER dramatically increases the effectiveness of liposuction in the male chest as this minimally invasive ultrasound technology melts the tough fat that is often found in the male breast. Male breast liposuction is an in-office procedure that can be done using local anesthesia, twilight anesthesia, or general anesthesia depending on your preferences. Liposuction is generally not an effective way to remove excess breast gland tissue. This often requires tissue excision (removal) surgery.

Skin Removal – In most cases of gynecomastia reduction, there will not be a great deal of extra skin and the skin that is redundant will simply contract down to conform to the new chest shape. In some instances, however, skin excess may need to be addressed. In moderate cases of skin excess, minimally invasive techniques like BodyTite can be very effective. In more severe cases of skin excess, skin removal may be required. This procedure is more invasive, can leave significant scars, and is performed under general anesthesia. In borderline cases. Dr. Smith often opts to delay skin excision to see if enough natural skin contraction occurs after fat and gland removal to avoid excising extra skin. After several months, if there is still too much skin excess, we can return to the operating room for a skin removal procedure.

Liposuction, a minimally invasive procedure to remove excess fat permanently, is generally the first step of gynecomastia reduction procedures. It can be done using local anesthesia so you will be awake but pain-free, or while you are asleep if you prefer. During treatment, Dr. Smith will make small incisions in the chest, allowing space for the cannula. The cannula suctions unwanted fat from the breast area while Dr. Smith improves the shape and contour of your chest. VASER and/or BodyTite may be combined with this procedure as needed. Surgical excision of the breast gland, if needed, is done by making a small incision on the bottom half of the areola. Excess breast tissue is then removed through this incision. While this procedure can also be performed with local anesthesia, skin removal usually requires general anesthesia. If you also require skin removal, additional incisions will be made. The exact location of these incisions will vary for each case, and Dr. Smith will discuss your individual requirements with you prior to your male breast reduction procedure. All of these options are outpatient procedures, meaning you can return home on the same day as your surgery.