Male Breast Reduction Chino

Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia Surgery) – Chino / Chino Hills / California

Men may be affected by gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts, for several reasons; most commonly, this over-maturation is attributed to obesity. However, other causes may include:

• Hormonal abnormalities
• Non-proportional pectoral fat storage (for example, a patient with healthy weight and fatty enlarged breast/ chest area only)
• Glandular tissue enlargement during development, which is not because of a persistent hormonal abnormality
• Previous medical treatments or medications, including anabolic steroid induced Gynecomastia.

Gynecomastia is a condition that affects adult men and adolescent males alike; therefore, male breast reduction is sometimes performed on teenage candidates as well as older males. Following the removal of the offending tissue and any unnecessary skin (through liposuction or another appropriate method), a more masculine chest contour is achieved.

This procedure can usually be performed through very small incisions without removing any skin tissue, therefore eliminating or minimizing the risk of scars. The cosmetic aspects of Gynecomastia do affect a patient’s self confidence and often limits their social and physical activity.

Gynecomastia usually affects both sides of the chest and can present in different degrees, from a mild fullness under the nipple (puffy nipple Gynecomastia) to a severe form when a full female breast-like tissue develops. The direct cause is an abnormal increase in the ratio of estrogen with respect to testosterone. So, either there is too much estrogen produced, or not enough testosterone produced or the body does not respond appropriately to the hormones that are produced. Although, many cases are idiopathic, (of unknown cause), there are many known reasons for this condition, including but not limited to hormonal, prescribed medications, illegal drugs (e.g. marijuana), anabolic steroids, hormone-producing tumors, liver disease, alcoholism and disorders of the hormone producing glands ( testes, adrenal, pituitary) and obesity.

Gynecomastia cosmetic surgery, or chest contouring and male breast reduction surgery, involves a combination of liposuction and gland removal. The chest skin usually shrinks and adapts back. This is done through very small incisions with scars that are barely perceptible. In a few patients, a skin tightening and lifting may be necessary. The surgery usually takes about 1-2 hours.

Following the removal of the offending tissue and any unnecessary skin (through liposuction or another appropriate method), a more masculine chest contour is achieved.

For more information on cosmetic surgery procedures, please schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Babak Farzaneh at Farzaneh Cosmetic Surgery of Chino/Chino Hills in Southern California.

Please contact us online or call 909-590-2299