Gynecomastia - Find A Plastic Surgeon - Male Breast Reduction

Gynecomastia - Find A Plastic Surgeon - Male Breast Reduction: "Surgery for prominence of breast tissue in male patient can offer great improvements in body image and self-confidence. The majority of these gynecomastia patients are younger men who are upset by the prominence of tissue in their breast areas which significantly limits their activities, particularly related to summer activities and sports. They hate the idea of taking off their shirts. They may have been told for years that it will go away but despite waiting they have seen no improvement. Although gynecomastia may be related to more deep-rooted medical issues or certain medications, this is rare. The vast majority of these gynecomastia patients simply have too much tissue, either breast tissue or fat in these areas, that needs to be removed.
In some gynecomastia patients, the prominence is simply due to an excess of fat in the area, and liposuction can take care of the problem. More commonly, the prominence is due to an excess of breast tissue and a small incision along the border of the areola (flat part of the nipple) is needed to remove the extra tissue. This gynecomastia surgery is typically combined with liposuction to feather the edges of tissue removal."