Gynecomastia – the medical term for excess male breast tissue – can be a source of low self-esteem among men in many social situations, whether you are working out at your local gym or in an intimate moment with your romantic partner.

Struggling with a medical condition like gynecomastia can feel isolating. However, if gynecomastia is adversely affecting your quality of life, you’re far from being alone. Excess breast tissue is more common than you might think. According to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, as many as 50 percent of men experience gynecomastia to some extent during their lifetime. However, despite the widespread prevalence of this condition, most men who have it are reluctant to talk about it, leading to misinformation and stigma.

Understanding Your Options for Gynecomastia Surgery

Gynecomastia can occur at any age and stems from a variety of reasons, including weight and hormonal fluctuations and the use of certain medications. While losing weight can help reduce breast tissue in some men, if you have excess glandular tissue, you may find your efforts to sculpt your chest with exercises like push-ups and chest presses are largely ineffective at helping you achieve the desired results.

Whatever the reasons you have developed the excess breast tissue, puffy nipples, and enlarged areolas of gynecomastia, the reasons to seek surgery for this condition are clear: to create firm, flat, masculine chest contours, and to help restore your confidence in your appearance, both with and without a shirt.

Dr. Amy Alderman is an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon who understands exactly how frustrating gynecomastia can be for her male patients. As a doctor who specializes in breast procedures, she offers long-lasting relief through personalized male breast reduction at North Atlanta Plastic Surgery Center. Dr. Alderman usually performs male breast reduction as an outpatient procedure involving the following techniques:

  • When the enlargement is primarily due to excess fatty tissue, liposuction can provide excellent results.
  • Surgical excision removes firm, fibrous glandular tissue from behind the areola, reduces enlarged areolas, and tightens lax skin.
  • A combination of excision and liposuction may be necessary in some cases. Dr. Alderman can help you decide what is best for you during an in-person consultation.

With any plastic surgery, discretion is paramount; this is especially true with male breast reduction. Dr. Alderman takes care to make the incisions as small and discreet as possible to minimize scarring.

Gynecomastia Results and Recovery

Male breast reduction surgery is the most consistently effective gynecomastia treatment available today. When a qualified cosmetic surgeon such as Dr. Alderman performs the procedure, patients typically report a high satisfaction rate, long-lasting results, and a correspondingly enhanced sense of self-confidence.

Most patients who get male breast reduction are pleasantly surprised to discover the recovery period is relatively brief. Though every patient varies, many people find they can return to work in just a few days after getting gynecomastia surgery, depending on their job responsibilities. The most common side effects are bruising and swelling that typically resolve themselves within a month.

After your surgery, you should notice an immediate improvement in the shape and appearance of your chest. You may feel sore for a few days, but pain is usually minimal and easy to manage with prescription or over-the-counter medication.

The improved shape and contouring associated with gynecomastia results should be permanent – the excess fat and tissue are gone for the long term. However, you should take care to maintain those results by living a healthy lifestyle that includes diet and regular exercise. Dr. Alderman can use her advanced knowledge of cosmetic surgery to advise you on how to maintain excellent results for years to come.

Gynecomastia Surgery in Atlanta, GA

At North Atlanta Plastic Surgery, Dr. Amy Alderman is proud to provide her clients throughout the Buckhead area with first-class surgical services that are designed to help you regain your confidence in your appearance.

Dr. Alderman is a nationally recognized breast surgeon who stays on the cutting edge of her profession by learning the most up-to-date techniques. She and her entire staff are dedicated to providing the best possible experience with male breast reduction surgery. Schedule your consultation today to begin your journey toward greater satisfaction and improved health and happiness.