Each year, thousands of men choose to have male breast reduction surgery to address gynecomastia: excess tissue within and around the breasts. The condition affects about one-third of the adult male population. Gynecomastia surgery can resolve the issue completely. Typically, the patients that William Bruno, MD Plastic Surgery supports with gynecomastia surgery in West Hollywood and Hollywood want to:
- Change or restore their appearance.
- Feel more confident wearing tight-fitting clothing.
- Be more comfortable going shirtless at the beach.
Dr. William Bruno has significant experience providing male breast reduction surgery in West Hollywood. He can evaluate your concerns to find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure.
*Individual results may vary
About Gynecomastia Surgery
Gynecomastia surgery patients may have a specific root cause of the condition: significant weight change, steroid use, excessive marijuana smoking, certain medications, and liver disease, among others. However, the most common cause is “idiopathic,” which means the reason is unknown. Dr. Bruno can discuss behavioral changes that, when combined with surgery, can offer a long-term solution to the condition.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Bruno will examine the area and determine the extent of the gynecomastia. After several consultations with our practice, Dr. Bruno performs your surgery at an outpatient facility under general anesthesia.
Typically, Dr. Bruno begins by liposuctioning the affected areas of the chest to remove excess fatty tissue. Then, he directly excises (removes) extra breast tissue using a small incision around the lower border of the areola. The surgery lasts between one and two hours.
Factors To Consider
Gynecomastia surgery has a few complications of which you should be aware. Some of the most common include numbness around the nipple (usually temporary), bleeding, infection, irregular contours, and inverted or indented nipples. Dr. Bruno is a board-certified surgeon who uses the best practices outlined by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to avoid these complications, promoting your safety and comfort throughout the procedure and recovery process. He can also address irregularities during a follow-up procedure with liposuction or fat grafting.
Many West Hollywood patients want to know the extent of scarring in the surgery. In typical procedures, scarring is minimal and not very noticeable. The location of scars depends on the degree of loose skin you have, but most scars are positioned to be as unnoticeable as possible. Our team at William Bruno, MD Plastic Surgery advises patients to use silicone gels after surgery to accelerate the healing process.
In some very extreme cases—such as massive weight loss from surgery or LAP-BAND—patients may require removal and replacement of their areola to allow for adequate skin removal and a better contour.
Gynecomastia Surgery Recovery And Results
Following surgery, most West Hollywood and Hollywood gynecomastia surgery patients can get back to work in about three days. During this recovery period, you can expect to take pain medication, such as Vicodin. You will also wear a compressive vest that provides support to the chest area so that the surgical site can heal. Dr. Bruno also recommends avoiding intense physical activity in the first four weeks after surgery.
Your results are usually quite noticeable within the first few weeks as swelling resolves. It can take several months to see the final outcome since your skin needs time to contract to the new chest contour. After that, you should be able to enjoy the results of your surgery.
If you have been considering male breast reduction, William Bruno, MD Plastic Surgery is happy to discuss your options. Dr. Bruno treats gynecomastia cases in West Hollywood and Hollywood. Call (310) 879-0937 today. You can also schedule your consultation online.