Male breast reduction or chest implants - which is best to enhance chest?

I want my chest to look bigger but I am having a hard time building up my pecs.  I've heard that guys get a breast reduction to help get rid of flab that won't go away around the nipples but I think that might end up making my chest look smaller. How do I decide between getting pec/chest implants and breast reduction? Will I still be able to build up muscle if I get the implants? Could I get both?

4 answers to “Male breast reduction or chest...”

A: Male breast reduction

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

SEE VIDEO BELOW BY CLICKING MORe: Male pec implants are not popular for a reason. These are associated with many complications and are generally used by a relatively few number of plastic surgeons. This is not a good way to build bulk and may interfrere with body building due to the... more

A: Male Breast Reduction versus implants

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, A male breast reduction is only useful if you have breast tissue there. I do not do chest implants but they will not firm up breast tissue if that is your goal.

A: Gynecomastia

Robert Vitolo, MD

Gynecomastia or male breast reduction has become much more popular procedure as of late. You mention that you are having difficulty developing your pectoralis muscles. Although it is hard work diet and exercise is the true answer. I would set a goal and give yourself 6 months to see a difference. There are no... more

A: Male breast reduction or chest implants - which works best to enhance the chest?

Fred Suess, MD

If for any reason a man has “fatty fullness” in the breast area, this can be reduced and contoured. Fat deposition is the main reason for male breast fullness. This excess fat can be liposuctioned and any excess breast tissue, if needed, can be excised. This is all accomplished through a one... more

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