Male Breast Reduction San Diego

Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)

Indications:

• Unwanted deposits of fat and breast tissue in the male chest area
• Excess skin and fat of the male chest area after massive weight loss

Description of Procedure:

• With firm elastic skin of the chest, the contour of the chest can be reshaped with liposuction.
• Hanging loose skin requires direct removal to tighten the area. The incisions extend around the nipple/areola complex and may extend vertically down and run in the crease.
• The procedure may be performed under local or general anesthesia depending on the amount of tissue to be removed.

Intended Result:

• More attractive male chest to improve self esteem and image
• Ability to wear more form fitting shirts

Recuperation and Healing:

Liposuction:
• A sticky white foam dressing is removed after 4-5 days from the area. The sutures are removed at the same time.
• External ultrasound provides relief and increases healing.
• A compression vest is worn for 4 weeks.

Direct Excision:

• A light dressing is removed the day after surgery.
• A compression vest is worn for 4 weeks
• Scars will fade in 12-24 months

Breast Procedures

• Breast Augmentation
• Breast Lift
• Breast Reduction Female
• Breast Reduction Male
• Breast Reconstruction
• Removal of Breast Implant