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The scientific term, gynecomastia, is used for enlarged male breasts. This condition is one that can result in a feminine chest due to the abnormal growth of breast tissue. Many times, gynecomastia is related to an unknown hormonal condition. It may also be caused by certain medications, steroids, major weight gain or loss, or it can be hereditary. Men with this condition generally feel frustrated and anxious, more so in situations where the chest area is shown, such as at the beach, pool, or the gym. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Aric Aghayan performs breast reduction surgery for men who suffer from gynecomastia. This plastic surgery has a high success rate and is one of the more common cosmetic surgeries for men at Après Plastic Surgery in Portland, OR. If you are a man with excess breast tissue, contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Aghayan about surgery for the treatment of gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia surgery is reserved for men with visible excess breast tissue that cannot be corrected through diet and exercise. If you are troubled by the look of your chest (but you are at a healthy weight), you could possibly benefit from this surgery by Dr. Aghayan at Après Plastic Surgery. Male teens may also attain positive results from gynecomastia treatment; however, a future procedure may be necessary later as an adult if new breast tissue continues to grow. In your initial consultation with Dr. Aghayan, treatment considerations will be presented, including the likelihood of having surgery to correct the condition.
Surgical treatment for gynecomastia is usually performed as an outpatient procedure. Performed under general anesthesia, liposuction removes excess breast tissue and fat from the internal chest region. Afterward, any loose or wrinkled skin will be excised to produce a tighter look, and then the nipple will be surgically reshaped and placed into a more correct position.
After your gynecomastia surgery, the chest will be wrapped with a compression bandage to help decrease swelling. For complex cases where a more invasive technique was used, a small tube for draining may be inserted to help with fluid. The outcomes following gynecomastia treatment are almost immediately seen and most men are extremely pleased with their results. Any incisions made during this procedure take a few weeks to heal and with proper care, scars fade to be barely visible. With your new, masculine-appearing chest, you may get clearance from Dr. Aghayan to continue exercise and weight training, which will assist in complementing the final outcome.
If you are frustrated by gynecomastia, we invite you to contact our office and schedule a consultation with Dr. Aghayan to learn about our male breast reduction procedure at Après Plastic Surgery. Once you’ve had treatment for gynecomastia, you won’t have to keep hiding your chest when you go to the gym and beach. Dr. Aghayan has helped many Portland, OR men regain their self-confidence.