Gynecomastia( Male Breast Reduction)

The goal of gynecomastia treatment is to reduce breast size in men who are embarrassed by overly large breasts. Reduction methods include liposuction, cutting out excess glandular tissue or using a combination of liposuction and excision. Sometimes the use of technologies like the VASER

When to Consider Gynecomastia Treatment?

• If you are reluctant to remove your shirt in public, to swim, to participate in sports or to exercise at a gym.
• If you want to improve your overall body proportions.
• If you experience psychological discomfort associated with “man boobs” or large breasts.
• If you want to increase your social confidence.

Pros

• You can feel comfortable revealing your chest contours, clothed or unclothed.
• You can gain more social confidence.
• You can enjoy permanent results.

Cons

• Scarring may make you feel self-conscious.
• You may be disappointed with your final results.
• Weight gain following this surgery will compromise results.

Are you a good candidate for gynecomastia treatment?

The following are some common reasons why you may want to consider gynecomastia treatment:

• You are unhappy with the size or appearance of your breasts.
• You experience physical discomfort because of your breasts.
• You have first tried diet and exercise to reduce your breast size but haven’t been successful .
• You are not significantly overweight.
• After massive weight loss following extensive dieting or a bariatric surgery.

How is a gynecomastia treatment procedure performed?

The goal of gynecomastia surgery is to restore a normal male breast contour and to correct deformities of the breast, nipple or areola. Surgical options include liposuction, excision (surgical removal of tissue) or a combination of both approaches.

• The choice of surgical technique depends on the likelihood of skin redundancy after surgery. Skin shrinkage is greater in younger than older patients.
• The most common approach is the intra-areolar incision, which extends along the circumference of the bottom half of the areola in the pigmented portion.
• In severe gynecomastia, skin resection and moving the nipple may be necessary.
• Minimally invasive gynecomastia surgical procedures have gained popularity. The “pull-through technique,” where a very small incision (approximately 5 mm) is made at the areolar edge. Following liposuction, the glandular tissue from the overlying areola is pulled through the incision. The major advantage of this procedure is the smaller incision. This technique is used in well-selected patients.
• VASER liposuction has improved the results of gynecomastia correction.

During your initial consultation and after examination, Dr Soliman will discuss all the available options for your case and will help you choose the most appropriate method suitable for you.