Male breast reduction is a treatment for gynecomastia, a medical term for enlarged male breasts. This procedure can restore the masculine shape of your chest.
If you struggle with enlarged or heavy breast tissue, call our office for a free consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Sanjay Lalla. He will tell you more about male breast reduction in New Jersey and how it can help create a more masculine-shaped chest.
Gynecomastia is the medical term describing breast tissue enlargement caused by hormonal imbalances, such as an excess of estrogen relative to testosterone. Pseudogynocomastia results from weight gain and causes fat to accumulate, while gynecomastia involves the growth of glandular breast tissue.
Several factors can contribute to gynecomastia, including:
Medications and medical conditions that affect the hormonal system—such as liver disease, hormonal disorders, steroid medications, and antidepressants—carry a higher risk of triggering enlarged glandular tissue.
While the condition is not harmful, it can cause physical discomfort, tenderness, and significant self-consciousness that affects your confidence and mental well-being. Losing weight and adjusting the underlying cause—such as medication or a medical condition—can help reduce symptoms.
Regardless, many men in New Jersey find that the condition persists and may discover that male breast reduction surgery is the most effective solution. The surgical procedure removes excess tissue and restores a flatter and more masculine chest.
Finding the underlying trigger for enlarged breast tissue helps determine the surgery needed to remove excess breast tissue, glandular tissue, fat, and, sometimes, skin.
The surgery is typically performed while you are under general anesthesia. However, if the procedure only includes liposuction, we may consider local anesthesia with sedation. Small incisions made around the areola help minimize visible scarring.
If excess fat is found to be the primary tissue during your gynecomastia reduction surgery in New Jersey, liposuction may be all that is used to remove the excess deposits. If glandular tissue is present, your procedure may require surgical excision. In many cases, you will need both liposuction and surgical excision for optimal results. Once completed, we place sutures and apply compression garments to reduce the swelling and discomfort.
Your recovery depends on the extent of your surgery. Generally, recovery is short and smooth but does require proper care and patience to achieve the best results. You can expect the most swelling and bruising within the first week, but the pain is typically manageable with prescribed or over-the-counter medication.
Most patients can return to work within a week, depending on their job demands. Avoid strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for up to six weeks after your male breast reduction surgery in New Jersey. The incision scars typically fade over time, but may take up to one year to lighten. Although the fat cells removed do not regenerate, gaining weight can damage the surgical results.
During your free consultation, Dr. Lalla will discuss the factors influencing whether you are a good candidate for male breast reduction surgery in New Jersey. You may be a good candidate if you experience persistent gynecomastia, have achieved a stable weight, and are in good general health.
Significant weight fluctuations can affect your results, and severe underlying medical conditions can impact healing, including an increased risk of infection. You might not be a good candidate if you have untreated medical conditions or are using medications or substances that contribute to developing gynecomastia, such as steroids. If you have excess loose skin from major weight loss, you may require an additional procedure for skin removal.
Gynecomastia is a challenging condition that typically affects your self-confidence and body image. True gynecomastia is triggered by factors that influence your hormonal balance, causing the development of glandular tissue in the breast. Pseudogynecomastia is associated with weight fluctuations that create fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise in the breast tissue.
When you are struggling with excess breast tissue and want to explore your options, we encourage you to call our office and schedule a consultation with Dr. Sanjay Lalla. He can answer your questions and tell you more about male breast reduction in New Jersey and explain how it can help achieve your aesthetic goals.
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