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Can I Have my Breasts Reduced/flat As a Man?

asked 1 year ago by tikiriliya in Boston
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 144 times
Tags: breasts, female, masculine

6 answers to Can I Have my Breasts Reduced/flat As a Man?

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Breast Reduction to Very Small Size?

Thank you for the question. It is possible to reduce the breasts size very significantly. Sometimes when patients want “almost nothing left” the reduction should be done in 2 stages. The concern with the amount of tissue removed is related to blood flow to the remaining tissue; if too much tissue is removed in one operation the blood flow to the remaining tissue (including nipple/areola) may be compromised. Part of the... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction: Female to male

This is essentially called a subcutaneous mastectomy to eliminate the breast tissue. If you have excessive skin you may require a large scar.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction to male breasts

Usually extreme removal of breast tissue is performed as a treatment for cancer or to prevent skin cancer.  However, in my practice I have treated women who, for various reasons, have felt that feminine breasts do not conform to their body image.  Likewise, I have treated female-to-male transgender patients who have transitioned to the point of opting for male breasts.  If you fit into either of these categories, discuss this frankly with your plastic surgeon so your... more
Bruce Genter, MD

Abington Plastic Surgeon
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Of course, it's called a mastectomy

Tikiniliya, The procedure that you are referring to is known as mastectomy.  It is performed routinely by breast surgeons for cancer or high risk for cancer patients.  The nipple/areola can be spared if you don't have cancer.  You would still require screening for breast cancer, however, because some breast tissue is left behind with the nipple areola.  Good luck!
Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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My breasts reduced/flat as a man

Yes! It is called a simple mastectomy with nipple/areolar sparing. BUT WHY??? Seek in person evaluation from boarded surgeons in your area. Best of Luck from MIAMI Dr. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Yes,but

For this you could go to a general surgeon and have a bilateral mastectomy. That would make you flat as a man. Most plastic surgeons leave you with breasts.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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