Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is a condition in which there is enlargement of the breast tissue in men. There may be an area of localized fat or a combination of glandular tissue and fat. It may be unilateral or bilateral. The procedure to correct gynecomastia is a type of reduction mammoplasty.

The procedure

To correct gynecomastia a type of reduction mammoplasty is performed. It is important you find a New York surgeon that has the experience in performing this type of procedure. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and often involves either liposuction, direct excision of the glandular tissue or a combination of both. Efforts are made to keep the scarring as minimal as possible, however depending upon the size, shape and location of the excess tissue the location of the scars will vary. Risks of the procedure include unfavorable scarring, bleeding or hematoma, blood clots, infection, poor wound healing, changes in nipple or breast sensation which may be temporary or permanent, fluid accumulation and abnormal contour. There is also the possibility of secondary revision surgery that may be required. Gynecomastia can occur at any age.

Making Your Decision

There are many surgeons in the New York area that can help with Gynecomastia. Our doctors have performed many of procedures to correct gynecomastia with superb results. The decision to have surgery to correct gynecomastia is a personal one. Get educated on the potential risks and complications on the surgery to correct gynecomastia. We want you feel comfortable discussing your insecurities or concerns with gynecomastia, and our doctors and staff are available to explain the process and procedures so you can make an educated decision. Our New York office and staff take every precautionary measure to ensure your safety, first and foremost. However, as with any elective surgery, there is always a potential for risk and issues that may arise during and post surgery. Some of these risks may include: scarring, bleeding, potential for infection, long-term healing process, irregular pigmentation, uneven skin texture, sensitivity or tenderness to the area, short and long term numbness to area, breast contour and irregular shaping, and more. Most of these may correct themselves in time, others may require additional surgery.

Procedure

Surgeries to correct gynecomastia are, for the most part, performed in an out-patient basis in our New York facility. Anesthesia may be local or general, another decision that can be made after discussing with our staff. We take extreme measure to ensure all areas of the procedure are covered to ensure your comfort level and safety.

Recovery

Recovery time may depend on your state of health prior to surgery. Prior to having one of our New York doctors perform your surgery, you must be in good health. Our staff will guide you on the to do’s in preparation to your surgery to correct your gynecomastia. Being healthy not only helps your procedure, but is also indispensable to ensure a speedy recovery. Our staff will also discuss with you the time frame in which you can resume normal, everyday activities and consequently, exercise routine. You must take small steps towards your recovery.

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