CHICAGO GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY | MALE BREAST REDUCTION

A good candidate for gynecomastia surgery is a healthy man who is bothered by the appearance of enlarged breast tissue. Ideal candidates should have realistic expectations, stable body weight, and no underlying medical conditions causing the gynecomastia. Non-smokers and individuals who have tried to address the condition through lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, but haven’t seen results are typically good candidates. A consultation with one of our surgeons will help determine if the procedure is right for you.

No, when done correctly, the results of your procedure should appear very natural, and your healing garments can be hidden with regular clothing.

Dr. Truong uses a minimally invasive technique in which the tiny incisions are well hidden and will heal discreetly. After all, the primary goal is for you to feel comfortable showing your chest in public without obvious signs of surgery.

While cosmetic surgery is growing in popularity, some men may still feel self-conscious about undergoing male breast reduction. Dr. Truong will make every effort to ensure that your gynecomastia treatment meets your appearance goals while still keeping your procedure under wraps.

Most patients will need 1 to 2 hours for their procedure. Male breast reduction is typically performed on an outpatient basis, meaning that you’ll be able to return home once you’re done.

However, the exact length of your surgery will depend on how much tissue needs to be removed. If your results require Dr. Truong to cosmetically contour the chest wall or nipple placement, the length of your procedure may be extended.

Dr. Truong also has a special technique to reduce post-op pain. He is careful to minimize blunt pulling of the tissue, avoid contact with the cartilage and ribs, and precisely control bleeding

Immediately after your gynecomastia treatment, you can expect to experience some swelling, discomfort, and pain near your incision site.

Dr. Truong will have you wear a compression garment for 1 to 2 weeks after your procedure to keep pressure on the healing tissue and prevent excess skin motion that may affect the healing process.

You will likely need to take at least 1 week off of work to rest and recover as well. Depending on how you’re feeling, you may return to work and light activities after the first week of healing, though individual healing times vary from patient to patient and shouldn’t be rushed.

You should see immediate results with this procedure. You may experience some swelling and bruising at first, though this typically resolves after a few weeks. As your body heals, you will begin to notice greater definition and flatness in your chest.

However, the healing process takes time, and you’ll likely need to wait 2 to 3 months before you see the final results of your male breast reduction. Providing you maintain a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise, some patients continue to see improvement 6-12 months after the procedure!

As with most cosmetic procedures, there will be some scarring after your gynecomastia surgery. Most male breast reductions use only small incisions below the nipple-areola complex that give Dr. Truong access to the tissue underneath.

You may notice scars at the border of each nipple after your procedure, though these are usually small and disappear with time. Once the scars fully mature and fade, most patients barely notice them.

If liposuction alone is sufficient for treatment, the necessary incisions can be small enough that they heal up to nearly invisible.

The results from your male breast reduction procedure should last for many years. In fact, the changes should be permanent provided you maintain a healthy weight and exercise. Once the breast gland is removed, it should not grow back

The results from your male breast reduction procedure should last for many years. In fact, the changes should be permanent provided you maintain a healthy weight and exercise. Once the breast gland is removed, it should not grow back under normal circumstances.

Dr. Truong removes 95% of the gland and leaves only the small portion that supports the nipple to prevent indentation. As you age or gain weight, you may experience some body changes which might include loss of muscle mass and skin laxity of your chest. This is a part of the normal aging process, but the area should always look better than if you never treated it at all.

At Chicago Breast & Body we price all of out procedures very competitively. Cost shouldn’t be a deciding factor, however, because there is no law outlawing unqualified doctors from performing these surgeries. It’s best to find a board-certified cosmetic surgeon who will give you the best, and safest, results.

We regularly run specials on our gynecomastia procedures. Call to find out today.

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