Male Mastopexy (Front and Lateral) After Gynecomastia (Lipo Only)

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I am a 25 year old male and recently had gynecomastia (lipo only/also had tummy tuck). left with a lot of loose saggy skin... My main area of concern is in the lateral chest area. When I lift the skin in the lateral portion into my armpit area it yields a contour that is much closer to what I am looking for. I am also interested in a male mastopexy (internal short scar) procedure in the front portion. Can anyone tell me more about these surgeries (i.e scars, cost, recovery time, etc)?

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Gynecomastia surgery can involve a combination of liposuciton (like you had) and also cutting away the extra skin (mastopexy) which you are seeking.  Without seeing before and after pictures, it is impossible to give you specific advice on which procedures or incisions would be appropirate for you.  While shorter scar techniques are always desired, if you too much excess skin, then you may need a longer incision.  It would be a shame to comprimise the final result by constraining yourself to a shorter incision if that is not appropirate for your anatomy.

	 

	Good Luck.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Several common factors can cause gynecomastia including excessive levels of #estrogen, natural #hormone changes, use of recreational drugs or alcohol, medications and their associated side effects, and, various health conditions. Also, there are different types of #gynecomastia.There are three types of surgical #treatment #options available that treat gynecomastia. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will recommend the type best suited for you. The excision technique is used on cases of #gynecomastia where excess skin and glandular breast tissue must be removed and the areola or nipple needs reduction and repositioning to create a natural looking appearance. The incision patterns are determined by the specific condition of the patient. The doctor will recommend this procedure which combines the liposuction technique and excision technique to create a natural look. Patients are given specific instructions for the recovery period. Men who suffer from large #areolas may notice that after breast surgery, the skin of the chest muscles will tighten, causing the areolas to tighten and diminish in size. This is a result of the removal of glandular and/or adipose tissue. The most important decision to be made before performing any surgical procedure is determining whether you are an ideal #candidate.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your implied weight loss.

	Based on your description you will  probably benefit from &ldquo;male reduction surgery&rdquo; as well as upper body lifting.

	Similar to a breast lift done for women,  the operation you are considering involves a trade-off of scars.  The obvious benefit is the removal of &ldquo;excess&rdquo; loose skin and an improved contour. Direct physical examination will be necessary to guide you more precisely.

	Best wishes.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

You may be a candidate for a limited mastopexy. However, physical examination would be needed. Consult with 3 board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options.

Bivik Shah, MD · Answer

You should look into a Passot reduction - this involves a scar around the areola (the dark part around the nipple) and one along the bottom of your chest (where your pectoralis muscle inserts).  A lot of excess skin can be removed and these scars heal well.  To remove the lateral chest wall skin, an incision has to be made along the side of your chest.  This will allow the skin to lay flat on your chest wall.  Good luck!

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