Is breast reduction the same for men and women?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are similarities in the techniques and resulting scars used for male and female breast reduction surgery but the goals are very different. In a female breast reduction the goal is to decrease volume, lift and reshape the breast into an aesthetically pleasing breast at a smaller, more comfortable size... more