Male Breast Reduction with Breast Glands Excision

If you are suffering from gynecomastia and if your breast development is totally completed, you may be a candidate for the male breast reduction with breast glands excision procedure. Your doctor will evaluate your condition, provide some tests and decide whether you are eligible for this procedure or not. 

What To Avoid Before The Surgery? 

Smokers are at risk of complications. Those who think seriously undergoing male breast reduction with breast glands excision procedure should try to quit smoking. If gynecomastia is caused by prescription drugs such as steroids or by weight gain, patients should remain completely free of these substances and maintain a stable weight while preparing for the surgery. 

How Is The Surgery Performed? 

Male breast reduction with breast glands excision technique is recommended where glandular breast tissue or excess skin should be removed to correct gynecomastia. Excision is also necessary when the nipple is shaped to be a more natural male breast contour.

Incision patterns vary depending on specific conditions and surgical preferences. Anesthesia options for male breast reduction with breast glands excision include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. 

Chest Reduction Surgery With Glands Excision Recovery Time

During the male breast reduction with breast glands excision surgery recovery period, surgeons apply dressings or bandages to the incisions and an elastic bandage or support garment may be used to minimize swelling. Also, a small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect.

Some of the possible risks and complications of male breast reduction with breast glands excision surgery include:

• Risks of anesthesia
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Blood clots
• Changes in breast and nipple sensation
• Asymmetry (unevenness) of the breasts

Although rare, some of the possible side effects of male breast reduction with breast glands excision surgery include:

• Severe pain
• Scarring
• Soreness and swelling
• Inflamed, itchy scars

Male Breast Reduction With Breast Glands Excision Success Rate

Generally, men are highly satisfied with the outcomes of male breast reduction with breast glands excision with a rate of around 92.6% according to the patients’ reviews.

Gynecomastia is an enlargement of the male breast glandular tissue more than normal and is the most common breast disease in men. At least 30% of men are affected by gynecomastia throughout their lives.

Early diagnosis is important because it causes anxiety, psychosocial disturbance, and fear of breast cancer, and patients often seek medical attention. Male breast reduction with breast glands excision is one of the effective treatments to get rid of gynecomastia and results in high patient satisfaction.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Male Breast Reduction with Breast Glands Excision?

Although gynecomastia does not cause any significant health problems, it may cause loss of self-confidence and psychological effects. In situations where the fat contributes to the appearance of gynecomastia, liposuction and male breast reduction with breast glands excision procedures can be combined. 

Is Male Breast Reduction with Breast Glands Excision Painful?

The surgery of male breast reduction with breast glands excision is performed under anesthesia, therefore the patients cannot feel any discomfort during the procedure. If any pain occurs after the surgery, patients can relieve this pain with the help of prescribed painkillers.

How to Get Rid of Gynecomastia?

In cases where breast enlargement is caused by excessive fat tissue, liposuction may be the first choice. If there is more glandular tissue and excess skin than normal, male breast reduction with breast glands excision can be performed for best results. 

This content is written and reviewed by our medical content team in June 2022.