What is Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is a common disorder among boys and men. It occurs when an imbalance between testosterone and estrogen stimulates the growth of excess glandular breast tissue, resulting in abnormal swelling of the pectoral area. 

The most common causes for enlarged male breast tissue include an abnormal fat deposit near the pectoral area of the chest and fluctuations in estrogen levels. Drugs or prescription medications can also cause this condition to surface.

How Long is Recovery from Gynecomastia?

The recovery process from male breast reduction surgery can vary greatly depending on the surgical technique used and the amount of tissue removed. 

If you undergo a liposuction procedure, you may experience some soreness and bruising that will disappear within a week or two. 

However, if there is any skin removal, Dr. Mashhadian will give you clear instructions on when you can remove your sutures and resume normal activities.

How Can I Treat Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is a condition that causes men’s breasts to grow abnormally large and become swollen with excessive amounts of tissue. In most cases, this resolves without treatment as long as there isn’t an underlying medical issue causing it, such as hypogonadism or malnutrition. 

Liposuction may be ideal if your gynecomastia doesn’t go away by itself. Liposuction works by sucking out the glandular tissue around the nipple that causes excess bulk in men’s breasts. 

It also reduces other fat deposits on and under the areola, leaving no scars behind. Sometimes this procedure doesn’t work alone; surgeons can perform mammoplasty simultaneously where they make a small incision near the bottom of the areola to remove glands for further reduction.