Gynecomastia in Oklahoma City, OK

When a man suffers from gynecomastia, which causes a feminine-looking chest, he can opt for male breast reduction surgery. This surgery removes excessive breast tissue and sculpts the chest to make it appear more masculine-looking. Male breast reduction surgery is one of the most popular male surgeries performed by Dr. Erik Nuveen and Dr. Courtney Caplin, the experienced cosmetic surgeons of Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates in Oklahoma City. Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates treats males of most ages whose gynecomastia is caused by hormonal changes, weight gain, or certain medication or drug use. The goal of male breast reduction surgery at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates is to leave the patient with a masculine, contoured look, and boosted self-esteem.

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Before surgery is recommended, the surgeon will perform a variety of tests and possibly prescribe medications to see if any improvement occurs. If the breast enlargement persists, surgery is an option. Mild cases of gynecomastia are corrected with liposuction. Small incisions are made surrounding the areola where suction tubes (cannulas) are inserted to extract fat and breast tissues. When the enlargement is severe, a longer incision is done to excise breast tissues and loose skin. Skin tightening may also be incorporated and the nipples repositioned so that they are proportional to the new chest shape.

For most men, gynecomastia, or excess breast tissue, may be bothersome and shameful. To target this concern, male breast reduction surgery (gynecomastia treatment) in Oklahoma City, OK at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates can yield life-altering results with quite a few incredible advantages that involve:

• Takes out excess fat in the pectoral area
• Reshapes and chisels the chest
• Defines the pec muscles
• Yields a slimmer, stronger appearance
• Gives you a more toned, manlier vibe
• Boosts self-image and confidence
• Makes exercise and physical activity more accessible
• Releases you from needing to wear a shirt at the beach or pool
• Provides outcomes that are obvious and lasting
• Healing time is quick

Male breast reduction surgery uses general anesthesia and is performed in an accredited surgical facility. The operation lasts up to an hour. It is normal to have bruising and swelling around the chest area for the first couple of weeks. A compression garment must be worn for about 2 weeks to help with reshaping and healing. Most patients are able to return to their normal routine after a few days but must avoid any strenuous physical activities, especially ones that will put pressure on the chest. Results are generally satisfactory with patients regaining their confidence in situations where their chests are bared.

The expense for male breast reduction surgery starts at $6500. Depending on the complexity of the surgical case, liposuction may be suggested to treat surrounding areas. 

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This condition must not be confused with a false gynecomastia, also known as pseudogynecomastia, in which the enlargement is caused by fat deposits instead of breast tissue development. The plastic surgeon will be able to determine this by physical examinations or lab tests during the initial consultation. If it is a case of excessive fat tissues on the chest, the approach in treatment is the same when removing  excess fat tissues in any part of the body. Proper diet and exercises are initially recommended before considering any surgical treatment. However, if the issue persists, a liposuction – sometimes even combined with a lift – may be performed to reshape the chest.

Gynecomastia, unfortunately, hides the normal chest muscles that lie underneath the layers of overdeveloped breast tissue. For those who have severe gynecomastia, it is even possible that the overgrowth of breast tissue has developed into internal scarring. With a breast reduction surgery, all excess fat and breast tissues will be removed and the pectoralis muscles will be spared so that they can become more visible. With proper diet and exercise after the surgery, men will be able to tone and strengthen their chest muscle to regain the chest’s natural form.

Liposuction is the primary approach in extracting fat or any soft tissues. Because it uses a small cannula to vacuum the fat out, it is a less invasive approach compared to excising the tissue, which requires longer incisions. There are liposuction options that are even less invasive. These options will be provided with more details prior to the surgical plan so the patient can consider all factors and ultimately decide which technique is preferred.

If the breast reduction technique uses liposuction, the incisions will be minimal and will be placed around or near the areola. The plastic surgeon will make every effort when it comes to making the incisions and suturing to minimize the effects of scarring.