If you are a healthy male and have disproportional enlargement of your breasts, and not experiencing hormonal abnormalities or other uncontrolled contributing factors to ongoing gynecomastia, you may be an excellent candidate for male breast reduction in Toledo. Evaluation and examination with a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in breast surgery is the best and safest way to find out if you are an appropriate candidate for male breast reduction.
Male Breast Reduction
Enlargement of the male breast, known as gynecomastia (man boobs), is not uncommon.
Although this condition can be because of hormonal abnormalities or some medications, it is most often found in healthy males with no identifiable cause. Male breast reduction in Toledo, Ohio, is a surgical procedure to remove the excess tissue and restore a balanced and natural appearing contour to the chest and breast areas of the upper body.
THE PROCEDURE
What It Is
Younger and middle-aged men may experience unexplainable enlargement of the breast. This can be because of excess growth of the actual breast gland underneath the nipple as well as increased fatty tissue in the breast’s periphery. Disproportional enlargement of the nipple and darker skin around it (the areola) may also develop. In severe cases, excess skin over the breast with sagging of the breast tissue may occur. Gynecomastia can cause embarrassment and loss of self-confidence for men at any age. In those cases, a male breast reduction in Toledo is the most effective way to restore balance and a masculine contour to the chest area.
What It Treats
- Disproportional enlargement of the male breast
- Lack of fullness and excess glandular and fatty tissue of the chest and outer breast areas projection of the breasts
- Enlarged areola and nipple dimensions
- Excess and sagging breast skin
Benefits
- Masculine Chest: Done properly, restores natural male proportions and balance to the chest.
- Areola (Nipple) Reduction: Reduces enlarged areola and nipple tissue to a normal proportion.
- Contoured Chest: In severe cases, reduces and lifts excess and sagging skin to restore natural male contour.
- Improved Self Confidence: In appropriate patients, helps improve self-confidence and a more masculine contour.
OVERVIEW
Treatment Time
2 – 2.5 hours
Recovery Time
2 – 3 weeks
Anesthetic Type
General or IV
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a good candidate for male breast reduction surgery?
How do I find a surgeon that is familiar and experienced with male breast reduction in surgery?
The surgeons that specialize and have accredited training in breast reduction and all areas of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery are board certified plastic surgeons and especially those plastic surgeons that are members of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Be sure to ask questions, check the specialty training and credentials of the doctor, and request to see the surgeon’s before and after results. Finally, be sure to check if the plastic surgeon will be performing your breast surgery in a fully accredited outpatient surgery center with experienced nursing staff and anesthesiologist. Dr. Barone is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has also completed advanced fellowship certification in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
How much does male breast reduction typically cost?
Male breast reduction surgical costs will depend on the anticipated surgical time, the extent of the reduction needed and related planned procedures such as VASER liposuction of the peripheral breast and axilla, and the surgical facility and anesthesia costs. You will be provided with a complete and itemized surgical quote from our EVOLV Patient Coordinator explaining and detailing all related costs.
What is the usual recovery time after breast reduction surgery?
Recovery or downtime after breast reduction or reduction mammoplasty surgery will depend on the extent of the gynecomastia, the surgical technique, and the patient age and overall health and should be individualized. It is helpful to remember that ‘recovery’ is a process and goes thru stages. At EVOLV Plastic Surgery we have found that extensive patient preoperative teaching and education, specific supplements for healing, in addition to post-operative lymphatic and sound wave massage, and LED phototherapy can significantly reduce downtime and improve the recovery experience after male breast surgery in Toledo, our professional staff will review expected recovery times with you to assist with your post procedure planning.
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