Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)

Gynecosmatia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.

In difficult cases of gynecomastia, the weightof excess breast tissue may cause the breasts to sag and stretch the areola. In these cases the position and size of the areola can be surgically improved and excess skin may be reduced.

Plastic surgery to correct the gynecomastia is technically called Reduction Mammaplasty.

What is gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is a condition of overdeveloped or enlarged breasts in men that can occur at any age. Gynecomastia can be hereditary, secondary to hormonal changes, obesity or pharmacologic.

Gynecomastia is characterized by:

  1. Excess localized fat
  2. Excess glandular tissue development
  3. Excess breast skin