Is gynecomastia surgery just breast liposuction?

This is a good question, since many men have gynecomastia but do not know that there are surgical options. The treatment really depends on the severity of gynecomastia and the density of the tissue. In many cases, all that is needed is traditional liposuction. However, if the tissue is dense, then the... more

Gynecomastia surgery may involve liposuction and/or excision. Many patients who present with concerns of gynecomastia or enlarged male breasts benefit from some form of liposuction. I prefer power assisted liposuction, but ultrasonic liposuction is another good option. Some patients, however, have some very... more

Gynecomastia may be treated surgically by direct excision (removal) of breast tissue, liposuction, and in some cases by removal of breast skin, when indicated. The majority of patients have at least some degree of glandular tissue proliferation immediately behind the nipple and areola, which is usually removed... more

Gynecomastia is characterized by excessive growth of the breast parenchyma in males. The manifestations of gynecomastia include increased breast volume, skin redundancy, and nipple ptosis. In cases of breast volume enlargement without skin redundancy and nipple ptosis, liposuction is the optimal treatment. In... more

Gynecomastia, elarged breast in males, results from an increased volume of glandular (breast) tissue and/or fat (adipose) tissue. Most commonly both glandular and fatty components are present in excess amounts. Sucessful treatment requires identification and treatment of the type of tissue excess present.

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

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.

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

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

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