Is gynecomastia surgery just breast liposuction?

The common condition known as gynecomastia is characterized by enlarged breast tissue and affects an astonishing 40 to 60% of men. Fortunately, the condition is easily reversed with liposuction just by making a small incision under the nipple.

Treatment of male breast enlargement is individualized to the patient needs. Some patients require underlying tissue removal (which liposuction works well for) while others require skin excision as well (perhaps in some weight loss patients) For larger patients with significant excess skin t here is a trade... more

Gynecomastia is the abnormal production of breast tissue in males.  It is usually seen in combination with additional fat in the breast and surrounding regions.  Liposuction is a great asset in treating this condition. It helps feather the edges and treat the extra fat usually found in the axilla... more

Gynecomastia (hypertrophied breast tissue on a male) generally requires some type of excisional surgery for treatment. For men who have lipodystrophy of the chest (too much fat in the chest area), liposuction does work. However treatment of gynecomastia (male breasts) usually involves a combination of... more

Gynecomastia is a multifactorial problem which when transient is seen in the vast majority of men. It becomes an issue when it does not go away and begins to psychologically impact the lives of those men. Since the EXTENT of Gynecomastia varies significantly, the treatments of gynecomastia would depend on the... more

Gynecomastia is enlargement of the breast tissue in males.  In the adult male it can be caused by several things such as obesity, alcoholism, certain medication, unresolved adolescent gynecomastia and others. Correction involves creating a smooth chest contour.  So I liposuction the chest thoroughly... more

The treatment for gynecomastia really depends on the diagnosis and the extent to which it affects the patient.  True gynecomastia (hypertrophied breast tissue on a male) generally requires some type of excisional surgery for treatment.  For men who have lipodystrophy of the chest (too much fat on... more

The treatment of gynecomastia (male breasts) usually involves a combination of liposuction of the chest and direct excision or surgical removal of breast tissue.  This is typically performed through a small incision at the lower edge of the areola.  Some patients who have more severe forms of... more

There are various techniques for treating male breast enlargemtent or gynecomastia. The choice depends on a proper assessment of what is the predominant problem - extra breast tissue or fat or both.  There are liposuction options and open surgical excision options.

This really depends on the extent of the problem. Gynecomastia can be a combination of excess breast tissue, fat and/or skin. If it is due to fat primarily, liposuction can be an excellent method of treating the problem. However, in the vast majority of instances it is typically treated by both breast... more