Gynecomastia

Although scar placement depends on the shape and size of your male breast, the scars with gynecomastia surgery are usually one of two types. The most common approach places the scar around the edge of your areola only. This tends to heal very well and is not visible long term after the surgery. In more severe cases, when the male breast are very large and very droopy, scars are placed both along the base of the breast and around the areola. The scar along the base of the breast may be visible long term but does offer a amazing transformation. In cases of severe weight loss, greater than 100 lbs for example, a vertical scar may also be added in the midline of the breast, below the nipple and areola.

Following development, weight gain, and with age, male breast can become large, heavy and saggy. Fortunately, gynecomastia surgery can improve the size AND shape of your breast by simultaneously making smaller, less heavy and removing sagginess. It is a win win, giving you smaller and lighter breast that makes your chest appear much more masculine.

If you have developed male breast, it is also common to have oversized, uneven and visibly protruding areola. One of the good parts of gynecomastia surgery is that it can make your areola smaller, more even and less protruding. In most cases, the size of your areola can be tailored at the time of surgery to exactly what you prefer.

Diet and exercise can drastically reduce the size of enlarged male breasts, especially in those of you who are obese. Discontinuing recreational drug use can also help. You may also have hormonal imbalances that have lead to this condition. Therefore, in instances of potential hormone imbalances, a workup and treatment by a hormone specialist can sometimes avoid the need for corrective surgery. But, if you have male breast and the options above have offered little improvement, surgery is the definitive answer.

Although it is not a requirement to be at your goal weight before gynecomastia surgery, it is recommended. Losing or gaining a substantial amount of weight after having gynecomastia surgery can drastically change your results. Therefore, it is recommended that you work toward a manageable and safe weight pre-surgery. You should feel confident that your current weight can be maintained after surgery to ensure that your results are long lasting.

No, you should hold off on waxing or shaving your chest at least two weeks prior and six weeks after surgery as it can increase your chance of getting and infection from surgery. It can also negatively affect the healing of your scar after surgery.