Tampa Male Breast Reduction doctors

	Armando Soto, MD Orlando Plastic Surgeon 7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Suite 100, Orlando		5 answers
	Daniel Greenwald, MD Tampa Plastic Surgeon 1208 East Kennedy Blvd Suite 221, Tampa		4 answers
	Stanley Castor, MD Tampa Plastic Surgeon 5383 Primrose Lake Circle Unit A, Tampa		1 answer
	Erel Laufer, M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon 35080 Us Highway 19 N, Tampa Bay		1 answer
	Paul Albear, MD Tampa Plastic Surgeon 26844 Tanic Drive, Wesley Chapel

Recent Answers

How Does Nipple Size Influence the Male Breast Reduction Technique Choice? Are large nipples easier or more difficult to protect from complications or damage during a breast reduction surgery?

A: Male breast reduction

Nipple (actually, areolar) size is important in male breast reduction because the areola should be sized appropriately for your chest. The reduction technique should take this into account to provide the best results.

Daniel Greenwald, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

What Do I Need to Do Before I Get Male Breast Reduction Surgery? Are there diet restrictions or suggestions that I should be aware of in the weeks leading up to male breast reduction surgery? Are there any exercises that I should or shouldn't do?

A: Preparation for Male Breast Reduction Surgery

Hi there-

As long as you are in generally good health, there should not be any specific medication or exercise regimen necessary to optimize your chances of a healthy and smooth recovery.

I would, as others have written, avoid foods and medications that would thin your blood, such as aspirin and ibuprofen (and all medications containing them). Your surgeon's office should be able to provide you with a comprehensive list of what to avoid.

In addition, there are now several well-done studies indicating that the proper combination of arnica montana and bromelain (both are dietary supplements and do not require a prescription) is effective in diminishing time to resolution of swelling and bruising after elective plastic surgery procedures.

Many of my own patients have followed this regimen and I do believe their recovery was shortened a bit- but I'm not sure it was enough to say everyone should be taking these supplements before surgery.

Do your homework and see what you think is best for you- but before doing anything, please be sure to let your surgeon's office know, and make sure it doesn't conflict with their plans for you or their instructions for your recovery.

Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Which Gynecomastia Technique for a Thin Male? I am getting gynecomastia surgery. Which is better for a thinly built person? Removing fat by manually cutting it out versus liposuction. The extra breast tissue is going to be removed for sure. I've read that surgeons have different techniques.

A: Gynecomastia choices

True gynecomastia is the development of fibrous tissue in a male. This may or not be amenable to removal with ultrasonically assisted liposuction, depending on amount and firmness. Most gynecomastia is really nothing more than excess fatty tissues, and this is much more readily treated with liposuction. For large amounts of tissue, especially if there is a significant amount of excess skin, formal surgical removal is required.

Daniel Greenwald, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon