Is breast reduction the same for men and women?

Is a male breast reduction for gynecomastia the same as a female breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty)? How are they different?

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A: Male and Female breast reduction

Thomas P. Sterry, MD, MS

The goals for male breast reduction typically include a flatter, more muscular appearance to the chest, whereas with female breast reduction we typically want more projection and perkiness. Most male breast reductions involve some sort of liposuction, and in many cases, that is all that is necessary. ... more

A: Differences between male and female breast reductions

Sam Jejurikar, MD

Hi, Male breast reductions and female breast reductions are entirely different procedures with different goals for the final outcome and different techiques utilized for the procedures. Female breast reductions most commonly utilize incisions around the areola, a vertical incision from the areola to the fold... more

A: Male vs female breast reduction

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

There are significant differences. In most instances of male breast reduction, an attempt at complete removal of the breast tissue is the goal. We essentially "scoop" out  all the breast tissue leaving the skin and nipple intact. Only in rare cases is skin removed. In female breast... more

A: Difference Between Male and Female Breast Reduction

John Whitt, MD

Breast reduction procedures are quite different in males and females. In females the procedure almost always involves excision of both tissue and skin. In males there is usually excision of a small button of glandular tissue located beneath the aroela in conjunction with liposuction of surrounding fat. Only in... more

A: The difference between male and female breast reduction surgery: gynecomastia

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Great question! The difference in the two techniques is that in the female breast, the goals of surgery include reduction in volume and skin, as well as restoration of breast contour and projection. In the male breast, the goals of surgery are the reduction in volume and skin excess.  Although restoration... more

A: Different Goals and Different Techniques for Women and Men

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, For the woman, breast reduction surgery is designed to relieve discomfort (frequently) and restore a youthful appearance. That youthful appearance includes the re-shaping of  smaller breasts. For the man with gynecomastia, the operation is designed to virtually eliminate the appearance of breasts... more

A: Male vs. Female Breast Reduction: As Different as Cats and Dogs

Athleo Louis Cambre, MD

Male and Female Breast Reduction are as different as cats and dogs, even if they do share some similarities. The breast of a man has no functional or aesthetic significance other than its presence as a reminder of our common humanity. Therefore when the male breast becomes unnaturally enlarged for any reason,... more

A: There are several ways to treat gynecomastia....

Steven Wallach, MD

There are several ways to treat gynecomastia. Liposuction is the simplest way.   Sometimes liposuction has to be combined with a small direct excision of tissue that can be performed throught a small incision along the border of the areola.   Sometimes, if there is alot of excess skin, such... more

A: Absolutely not. Male breast reduction is more like a...

Robert W. Kessler, MD

Absolutely not. Male breast reduction is more like a mastectomy than a breast reduction. Breast tissue in a male is removed completely; only the nipple and areola remain while achieving a desirable contour to the chest. The goal in a female breast reduction is to remove some of the breast tissue and leave a... more

A: Breast reduction is a different procedure for men and women

Gregory A. Buford, MD

While breast reduction has been around for several years, there have been a number of recent advancements which have made this procedure not only safer but also associated with less downtime... for both men and women. For women, breast reduction classically addresses several things: It reduces diameter of the... more

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