Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)

It is more common than one might think for men to have extra tissue in the breast area. This can even occur in men who work out regularly and are quite muscular. The extra tissue is a combination of fat and breast tissue that for some reason (medications, drugs, hormonal conditions, and genetics) has thickened or grown. In minimal cases liposuction alone can provide a nice result. However, when there is more breast tissue (which is very tough) involved, other methods such as internal ultrasound, an arthroscopic shaver (similar to removing damaged cartilage from knees), or direct (cutting it out with a scalpel) excision may be needed. Sometimes there is enough extra skin that it has to be removed (requiring addition surgical incisions). The nipple may need to be repositioned as well.