Male breast reduction is a cosmetic surgical procedure that treats gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is the appearance of abnormally large breasts in males. Though the condition is not known to be a danger to health, many males who deal with this struggle with body image and other psychological distress. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ryan Hoffman to discuss your concerns.
Male breast reduction may involve incisions around the nipple-areola complex or liposuction, depending on the extent of reduction desired. For gynecomastia resulting from excess fatty tissue, liposuction is generally recommended. Typically with liposuction, a thin hollow tube called a cannula is used to loosen then suction out excess fat via an attached vacuum.
If you have further questions about male breast reduction, please contact us at our office in Pennsylvania.