Male breast reduction surgery, or Gynecomastia, is a condition that causes the enlargement of one or both breasts in men. It occurs most commonly around the time of puberty, but can also develop later in life. Male breasts are not life-threatening, but it does have severe social implications. Who better to perform male breast reduction surgery or Gynecomastia in Columbus, Ohio than a board certified female plastic surgeon?
Areas of Improvement
Breast
Results Will Last
Should last a life time unless there is medication taken that can cause it to reoccur
Recovery Time
7 days
Recovery Process
There is a need to wear a compression garment for a few weeks following surgery, which helps control the bruising, swelling, and mild tenderness.
Why have Gynecomastia Surgery?
- Male breast reduction may remove unwanted breast tissue
- Male breast reduction may make you feel better in clothing
- Male breast reduction may help you to be confident when going shirtless
- Male breast reduction may erase the visible effects of previous steroid use
- More confident in clothing choices
- More confident when going shirtless
Male Breast Reduction Procedure
In some cases, especially in puberty-aged boys, male breasts can resolve spontaneously. More often however, surgery is required for cosmetic or psychological reasons. Treatment for breast reduction depends on several factors. For example, some medication and illegal drugs may cause breast tissue to develop in males. The procedure requires a strategically placed incision which allows Dr. Sullivan to surgically remove excess breast tissue.
At Sullivan Centre, we always put safety first. Our ambulatory surgical center has been licensed by the State of Ohio and accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). We have achieved a near zero percent infection rate. Furthermore, we only use board certified anesthesiologists for all of our operations.
The male breast reduction or gynecomastia procedure is performed at Sullivan Centre and will take approximately one and a half hours under anesthesia. It may be possible to have this treatment with a local anesthetic. Gynecomastia is performed on an outpatient basis; therefore, you can recover in the comfort of your own home. Most men can return to work in seven days and can resume normal exercise in a few weeks.
Patients are required to wear a compression garment for a few weeks following surgery, which helps control the bruising, swelling, and mild tenderness.
All individual pre and post-operative needs will be discussed with our nursing team during your comprehensive pre-operative appointment.
