How Are Lasers Used to Reduce Unwanted Breast Tissue in Male Patients?

It all depends. If the unwanted tissue is firm (often seen with anabolic steroid use) then liposuction does not go a good job at removing it and a direct surgical removal is required. On the other hand if it has the consistency of fat it can be removed easily with liposuction.Most important is going to a board certified Plastic Surgeon for an exam and the best way to take care of your concerns.

Lasers will not be helpful in addressing gynecomastia.  Excess male breasts must be removed by liposuction or direct excision.  Good luck and be safe.John T.
Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Lasers target excess fatty tissue in the area to melt it. The fat can then be removed via liposuction. Male breast reduction is only effective for patients with enlarged breasts due to excess fat, and it must be deemed suitable with a physical examination performed by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon.

Laser lipolysis, ie Smartlipo and all others, will not help your gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is the result of enlarged breast tissue, not just fat. Breast tissue is much more dense (thicker) than fat and will not be able to be completely removed by laser. Lasers might help cause a little skin shrinkage but you have to be careful you don't get burned. Ultrasonic assisted liposuction works great to break down the breast tissue and fat but you will still need the direct removal of residual breast tissue and fibrous tissue. This removal can be don ehtrough a small incision to the side of the chest or from the bottom of the areola. Don't be fooled by marketing.

Hi,Thanks for your post.  The treatment of excess glandular tissue cannot be performed with lasers. Certain laser modalities can be used to treat the excess fatty tissue that may also exist. However, glandular tissue can only be predictably treated with excision. Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand