What can I do to remove my breasts? Male breast removal

I am 49-year-old male with a woman's breasts. They droop and are heavy for me to carry. My life is steadily declining because of my embarassment. What can I do? Please help.

5 answers to “What can I do to remove my breasts?...”

A: treatment for gynecomastia

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD

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.

A: Male Breast reduction

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

SEE VIDEO BELOW for gynecomastia repair: A variety of incisions for correction gynecomastia repair are utilized to treat this condition. As the amount of redundant skin increases, progressively larger incisions may be required. Rarely this requires a staged approach with multiple procedures.

A: Gynecomastia is more common than you think. Surgery can correct it.

David B. Reath, MD

Gynecomastia, or male enlarged breasts, is a condition that is rarely talked about, though it's actually quite common. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men. It may affect only one breast or both. Liposuction to used to remove fat and or glandular tissue from the breasts, and in many cases... more

A: Male breast surgery

Steven Wallach, MD

There are several options to treat male breast enlargement.  The treatment options vary due to the amount of breast tissue vs. fatty tissue and the amount of redundant skin that is present. The treatments include liposuction alone or combined with excision, or excisional techniques moving the nipple on a... more

A: A male breast reduction might be in order.

Brian K. Brzowski, MD

When you have a problem with excess skin and tissue (fat and/or breast gland) in the breasts, the best way to deal with it is usually to excise the excess.  If the problem is bad enough, then an inverted T or anchor style breast reduction might be recommended. Rarely is liposuction alone a good choice if... more

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