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Gynecomastia surgery or male breast reduction is a procedure to resolve enlarged breast tissue in men. It’s unclear what causes the problem; however, some cases involve hormonal fluctuations, weight gain, or the use of specific medications. Gynecomastia can be troubling for men because large breasts are difficult to hide, limiting warm-weather wear at poolside or on the beach.

Weight loss rarely improves the condition to any significant degree, but surgery can be helpful. Through a carefully placed incision, Los Angeles male breast reduction surgeon Dr. Bresnick removes excess breast tissue and recontours the chest area. He uses different techniques depending on the individual’s needs, including liposuction or direct excision. Patients have been grateful and pleased with the improvements achieved with gynecomastia repair.

Surprisingly enough, all men have breast tissue. It is the same type of breast tissue found in women, but in smaller amounts. With gynecomastia, breast tissue grows excessively right under the nipple. As a result, the breast becomes fatty and sags, resulting in unsightly, feminine-looking breasts.

Men who experience this type of change in their breast tissue become very self-conscious about going bare-chested or wearing tight shirts. As a result, they refrain from social and athletic activities and may avoid changing clothes in public locker rooms or revealing their chests in intimate moments.

The ideal male breast is muscular and well-defined, signifying masculinity and strength.

Are You a Candidate for Gynecomastia?

If you cannot lose weight and gain definition in your chest area even after making significant changes in your diet and exercise routine, you may be a good gynecomastia candidate. Eligible patients are healthy and maintain a stable weight. However, if your weight fluctuates, please discuss your health with Dr. Bresnick. He can make an informed decision regarding your treatment options.

Gynecomastia is common during adolescence. Puberty affects the hormonal balance in tween and teen boys, affecting body development. Boys and girls alike produce estrogen, a hormone contributing to the growth of breasts tissue in women. When estrogen surges in teenage boys, these hormonal changes can lead to large breasts.

More often than not, teenage boys grow into their masculine physique. As a result, their chests flatten as puberty subsides. However, some men suffer the effects of gynecomastia into adulthood.

What to Expect

Dr. Bresnick does gynecomastia repair at his fully accredited Encino Surgicenter. Following the procedure, patients will relax in the recovery room for a short period, then return home an hour or two after surgery.

Dr. Bresnick performs the operation under general anesthesia. The surgery involves a combination of liposuction and direct tissue removal to achieve a flat, contoured chest appearance. The initial part of the procedure requires liposuction to remove excess fatty tissue from the chest area. Typically, Dr. Bresnick makes small incisions around the areolas or under the arms. Next, he inserts a thin tube called a cannula under the skin to suction unwanted fat from the area.

Then, Dr. Bresnick will perform breast tissue excision to remove excess glandular breast tissue from the area. Removing this tissue makes the upper chest flatter, with a more masculine contour. Some patients require areola reduction or excess skin removal to achieve best results. In most instances, the tiny incisions used to complete liposuction result in little to no visible scarring.

We will provide you with garments to wear under your clothing during gynecomastia surgery recovery. These support the treated areas to speed healing and shrinkage. Most patients can return to work within a week or less and resume exercise within several weeks.

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Recovery and Results

The recovery process varies among patients. You should allow one to two weeks before resuming your normal routine. You can resume workouts and strenuous activity after six to eight weeks.

The chest will adapt to its firmer, flatter contours after the swelling subsides. Learn how to get rid of man boobs with the help of Los Angeles’ best gynecomastia plastic surgeon.

Male Breast Reduction Cost in Los Angeles

The price of male reduction surgery depends on the extent of your condition. Addressing it with liposuction as a stand-alone procedure, it will cost less than requiring extensive skin excision. Dr. Bresnick offers financing options to help his patients achieve affordable cosmetic health care.

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FAQs for Male Breast Reduction | Stephen Bresnick, MD

Is male breast reduction surgery painful?

Since male breast reduction surgery is performed with general anesthesia, you feel no pain during the surgery itself. But once you become conscious after your surgery, you may feel some pain in the surgical site. However, you can manage this concern through pain medications and following the post-op instructions that are prescribed to you by Dr. Bresnick. This allows you to recover at home without having to endure pain.
How long does it take to recover from male breast reduction?

Typically, recovery from male breast reduction can take around a week. After this period, you may get back to work and resume most of your regular activities. However, you can exercise a few weeks after your gynecomastia surgery. This period varies case-by-case. After your surgery, Dr. Bresnick can guide you on how soon you can resume your usual activities based upon your response to recovery and your overall health.
Can breasts come back after gynecomastia surgery?

Gynecomastia surgery is performed by removing excess fat and glandular tissue from your chest through surgical intervention. This minimizes the chances of your breasts becoming enlarged after the procedure. But in certain cases, if any underlying hormone imbalance is not addressed or if you gain a significant amount of weight, your breasts may become enlarged again due to excessive fat and glandular tissue. To retain the results of your gynecomastia surgery, it is important that you address any hormonal imbalance issues with the help of a qualified doctor and maintain your weight through proper diet and regular exercise.
How do I shape my chest after gynecomastia surgery?

After your gynecomastia surgery, Dr. Bresnick will provide you with special compression garments to wear over the surgery site. This will help with shaping the masculine contour of your chest after surgery and delivering your desired silhouette after your recovery. After a few weeks, you can remove the garments, according to personalized post-operative advice by Dr. Bresnick.
How long do drains stay in after gynecomastia surgery?

Your drains may stay in place for three to five days after your gynecomastia surgery. After your follow-up consultation with Dr. Bresnick, you can remove these drains. Since drains help remove excessive fluids after your surgery, it is important that you keep them on for as long as your surgeon recommends. This minimizes discomfort as well as the risks of any side effects.
What happens to nipples after gynecomastia surgery?

After your gynecomastia surgery, your nipples may become swollen and sensitive. However, as you recover from your surgery, your nipples will return to their normal state and become smoother in appearance. In many cases, there is little to no scarring around the nipples after gynecomastia surgery. To avoid any complications and ensure a problem-free recovery, make it a point to attend every follow-up visit with your surgeon after the procedure.
Does weightlifting cure gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia occurs due to a buildup of excess fat or glandular tissue within your chest area. Typically, both concerns cannot be resolved through exercise alone. To eliminate unwanted fat and glandular tissue, you need to remove them through surgical intervention. That is where gynecomastia surgery can help you by permanently removing stubborn fat and tissue to help you gain a more masculine contour for your chest.
Does testosterone make gynecomastia disappear?

If your gynecomastia is a result of excessive estrogen, testosterone may resolve the underlying hormonal imbalance. But testosterone alone cannot shrink glandular tissue that has already built up due to the hormonal imbalance. To resolve this concern, you need to get gynecomastia surgery that removes the buildup of excessive tissue from your chest.

Since male breast reduction surgery is performed with general anesthesia, you feel no pain during the surgery itself. But once you become conscious after your surgery, you may feel some pain in the surgical site. However, you can manage this concern through pain medications and following the post-op instructions that are prescribed to you by Dr. Bresnick. This allows you to recover at home without having to endure pain.

Typically, recovery from male breast reduction can take around a week. After this period, you may get back to work and resume most of your regular activities. However, you can exercise a few weeks after your gynecomastia surgery. This period varies case-by-case. After your surgery, Dr. Bresnick can guide you on how soon you can resume your usual activities based upon your response to recovery and your overall health.

Gynecomastia surgery is performed by removing excess fat and glandular tissue from your chest through surgical intervention. This minimizes the chances of your breasts becoming enlarged after the procedure. But in certain cases, if any underlying hormone imbalance is not addressed or if you gain a significant amount of weight, your breasts may become enlarged again due to excessive fat and glandular tissue. To retain the results of your gynecomastia surgery, it is important that you address any hormonal imbalance issues with the help of a qualified doctor and maintain your weight through proper diet and regular exercise.

After your gynecomastia surgery, Dr. Bresnick will provide you with special compression garments to wear over the surgery site. This will help with shaping the masculine contour of your chest after surgery and delivering your desired silhouette after your recovery. After a few weeks, you can remove the garments, according to personalized post-operative advice by Dr. Bresnick.

Your drains may stay in place for three to five days after your gynecomastia surgery. After your follow-up consultation with Dr. Bresnick, you can remove these drains. Since drains help remove excessive fluids after your surgery, it is important that you keep them on for as long as your surgeon recommends. This minimizes discomfort as well as the risks of any side effects.

After your gynecomastia surgery, your nipples may become swollen and sensitive. However, as you recover from your surgery, your nipples will return to their normal state and become smoother in appearance. In many cases, there is little to no scarring around the nipples after gynecomastia surgery. To avoid any complications and ensure a problem-free recovery, make it a point to attend every follow-up visit with your surgeon after the procedure.

Gynecomastia occurs due to a buildup of excess fat or glandular tissue within your chest area. Typically, both concerns cannot be resolved through exercise alone. To eliminate unwanted fat and glandular tissue, you need to remove them through surgical intervention. That is where gynecomastia surgery can help you by permanently removing stubborn fat and tissue to help you gain a more masculine contour for your chest.

If your gynecomastia is a result of excessive estrogen, testosterone may resolve the underlying hormonal imbalance. But testosterone alone cannot shrink glandular tissue that has already built up due to the hormonal imbalance. To resolve this concern, you need to get gynecomastia surgery that removes the buildup of excessive tissue from your chest.

Contact our office today at (818) 981-3333 to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen Bresnick.