Gynecomastia (or andromastia) is a condition in which a man experiences an enlargement of breast tissue. In the U.S., this condition is treated with male breast reduction surgery which leaves little to no scarring. Dr. Steinbrech and his team at Alpha Male Plastic Surgery have specialized in gynecomastia surgery for men in LA for years. Believe it or not, gynecomastia in men is far more common than most patients understand, affecting approximately between 40 and 60 percent of the entire male population. Regardless of the statistics, though, the condition can certainly cause emotional trauma and low self-esteem. At our practice, we strive to restore our patient’s physique and treat gynecomastia the latest techniques available to male patients in the industry.
Scientifically known as andromastia, gynecomastia in men is characterized by an excess of localized fat tissue or glandular tissue development (or a combination of both). Gynecomastia may occur in one or both of the male breasts. Breast enlargement can affect men of every age. The specific reason gynecomastia can develop in men includes a multitude of reasons, including adverse effects of specific medicines/drugs, disease, genetic conditions, and most commonly, hormonal changes. Prior to any surgery, patients should be checked to see if there is any medical cause of their gynecomastia.
Dr. Steinbrech and the team at Alpha Male Plastic Surgery, have extensive experience in male breast reduction surgery in Los Angeles. As a team, our goal is to give thousands of men the self-esteem they need to be their best selves. Patients do not have to hide behind loose-fitting clothes or feel insecure about their bodies. Thanks to our scarless, micro-incision process, you can gain a flatter chest without worry.
Male breast reduction surgery can be achieved by liposuction and/or by removing excess glandular tissue. The surgical time is on average two hours and requires local or general anesthesia. You will be required to wear a special compression garment for a period of time during recovery to help support the new contours of your chest. Recovery for this procedure is approximately seven days. The results of gynecomastia surgery are permanent, however, there is a chance of future fat accumulation in the breast area should the patient gain large amounts of weight. At Male Plastic Surgery Los Angeles, we offer MiniGyno™ Incision Treatment with TetherProof™ technology. This technique removes glandular tissue through smaller, more discrete incisions. This procedure helps the patient attain a natural-looking aesthetic and restored confidence whether.
The recovery time for men undergoing gynecomastia surgery is approximately 6 weeks. The self-life of the procedure’s results are permanent and the post-op pain is typically very low for male patients.
For more information about gynecomastia surgery in Los Angeles, please fill out our contact form to set up your consultation for male breast reduction. You may also call our office to speak to one of our Patient Advisors about gynecomastia and how we can help you today.