Male Breast Reduction

Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for "women-like breasts." This condition is actually quite common. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men, but to varying degrees. Though certain drugs and medical problems have been linked with male breast overdevelopment, there is no known cause in the vast majority of cases.

During an excision procedure, the incision is made either on the edge of the nipple (areola) or in the underarm area. Dr. El-Attar cuts away the excess glandular tissue, fat and skin from around the pigmented area surrounding the areola and from the sides and bottom of the breast by working through the incision. Major reductions that involve the removal of a significant amount of tissue and skin may require larger incisions and more visible scars.

If liposuction is also used to remove excess fat, a slim, hollow tube (cannula), is inserted directly through the existing incisions. The cannula is attached to a vacuum pump to suction out the fat.