Exploring Gynecomastia Surgery for Men

Chest-focused plastic surgery isn’t just for women — and it shouldn’t be. If you’re not happy with your male chest, you should know about a procedure called gynecomastia surgery. Also called a male breast reduction, it allows you to reshape your chest by removing excess breast tissue and fat. 

As an expert in male plastic surgery, Rafael C. Cabrera, MD, FACS, can help you determine if this procedure is right for you. Visit him and our team at Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton if you’re ready to start exploring your surgical options to improve the look of your chest. 

Understanding gynecomastia surgery

Gynecomastia is the name for a condition that causes an enlargement in the breast gland tissue due to hormone imbalances. You might have extra fat or skin in the area, too. 

Sometimes, gynecomastia goes away on its own. If you’ve felt self-conscious about the size of your chest for years, though, we can help. Gynecomastia surgery gives you a way to target and eliminate this problem, and Dr. Cabrera tailors the procedure specifically to you. 

If excess fat is the problem, he uses liposuction to remove it. If you have excess gland tissue or skin, he excises it to help you have a flatter chest. He can also apply liposuction and excision during the same procedure if both issues are at play. 

To give you a clearer idea of what this procedure can do for you, we recommend looking at the before-and-after gallery from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Recovering from gynecomastia surgery

You usually go home the same day as your procedure. Someone else needs to drive you home.

We send you home with your surgical site dressed in bandages, and we provide care instructions to promote proper healing. You might have tubes to help the area drain after surgery, which we remove once you no longer need them.

It’s important that you follow Dr. Cabrera’s instructions as far as caring for incisions, resting, and wearing any compression garments he recommends. This all helps you heal as quickly and optimally as possible.

You’ll be sore for the first few days after surgery, but pain medication helps manage the discomfort. You should be feeling relatively comfortable within a week. Most men get back to work within a couple of weeks. 

With summer upon us, you might be more aware of your chest than normal. If you want to feel more comfortable being bare-chested, don’t hesitate to schedule a gynecomastia surgery consultation. Call Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton today.