Male Breast Reduction with areola reduction?

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A: Areolar reduction

By Jay M. Pensler, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

I do not perform areolar reduction at the same time as gynecomastia surgery. The complication rate for simultaneous areolar reduction and gynecomastia surgery is logrythmically increased. Areolar size is reduced by the gynecomastia surgery.

A: Areolae reduction in Gynecomastia repair

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

It is very common for the areolae to unintentionally shrink when performing male breast reduction. This can be observed in the attached youttube video. However, a surgeon must exercise caution in reducing the areola circumferentially because this may compromise the blood supply to the nipple and areolae.

A: Male breast reduction with areola reduction

By Nina S. Naidu, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Hi, male breast reduction can definitely be done with a simultaneous reduction of the areola. If you are young and your skin is of good quality, though, you may not need it if your skin retracts after suction of the excess breast tissue. Good luck, /nsn.

A: Areola reduction can be done with Male Breast Reduction

By Shain A. Cuber, MD - New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

We are seeing more and more patients in our office interested in male breast reduction. There are several things that may be done including liposuction of tissue, direct excision of breast tissue, a small breast lift if needed, and yes, areolar reduction. Be sure to see a plastic surgeon that is familiar... more

A: Male Breast Reduction with Areolar Reduction

By John Whitt, MD - Louisville Plastic Surgeon

It is possible to perform these procedures simultaneously. Without a photo, it is difficult to comment on its appropriateness. My usual recommendation would be to do the gynecomastectomy alone initially. The areolar reduction can always be performed later, but might add an unnecessary scar if... more

A: Male breast reduction

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Male breast reduction can be performed in many different ways. Some can be handled just with liposuction. Others may need some breast tissue removed from an small incision under the areola, still others may require resection of gland and skin with reducting the size of the areola.

A: Male breast reduction along with areolar reduction

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

The answer is yes but it depends how the resuction is performed. Enlarged male breasts may by just a small amount of breast tissue, breast tissue and fat, breast tissue, fat and skin with or without drooping. The reduction may be very simple or very complex. Most techniques will allow you to have an... more

A: Can Male Breast Reduction be done with areola reduction?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Of course. But, it would depend on the way your chest and breasts look. I would recommend you read http://www.cosmeticsurgeryspecialists.org/bodyprocedures/manbreastssurgery.html# and then visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons www.plasticsurgery.com for the listings of colleagues in your area. Good... more

A: Breast and areola reduction

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Areolar reduction can be done simultaneously with a breast reduction. Visit will a well-qualified plastic surgeon to understand your options. This should not be a technical problem.