Treatment of gynecomastia

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 gynecomastia present with excess skin which requires more complex incisions to remove not only breast tissue but also the skin itself.

Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon prior to scheduling any plastic surgery procedure.

Best wishes,

Dr. Bruno

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 cases of skin redundancy or ptosis, surgical excision and repositioning of the nipple is warranted. This latter procedure is more complicated and should be performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.

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