Male Breast Reduction with areola reduction?

I want know if Male breast reduction procedure can be done simultaneously with areola reduction?

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A: Areolar reduction

Jay M. Pensler, MD

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

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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

Nina S. Naidu, MD

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

Shain A. Cuber, MD

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

John Whitt, MD

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

Steven Wallach, MD

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

John P. Stratis, MD

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?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

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

Richard P. Rand, MD

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. 

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