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Gynecomastia Description

Enlarged breast tissue for men can be a source of embarrassment and hinder social activities such as swimming or exercising. This condition, known as Gynecomastia, can possibly develop due to a variety of risk factors, including weight gain, alcohol, drugs, steroid abuse, specific prescription medications, or medical reasons such as kidney problems or thyroid disease. Before patients decide to engage in a male breast reduction in Florida, patients should seek to determine the cause of their Gynecomastia. If a cause can't be determined or if treatment of the cause does not produce the desired physical effect, then male breast reduction may be right for you. At Bassin Center For Plastic Surgery, we offer male breast reduction in Florida to remove the excess skin and fat associated with Gynecomastia. Depending on the severity of your individual Gynecomastia in Florida, your breast surgeon may employ Aqualipo®, as well as a combination of Aqualipo® and surgical removal of excess tissue, in order to provide patients with the most satisfying results using the least invasive technique possible. Aqualipo® is a revolutionary, gentle liposuction technique which uses water instead of lasers to break fat away from connective tissue and remove it from the body. The removal of fat tissue in severe cases of Gynecomastia may result in sagging skin which can be removed and tightened during male breast reduction in Florida.

Gynecomastia Procedure

Different techniques are performed to reduce the excess breast tissue depending on the individual patient's anatomy and severity of the Gynecomastia. More severe cases may involve a combination of Aqualipo® and traditional male breast reduction. During traditional male breast reduction in Florida, your plastic surgeon will make an incision along the natural pictorial crease in order to surgically remove excess fat and skin. The incision will produce a permanent scar, but our doctors strive to ensure the scar is an inconspicuous as possible. This procedure does require anesthesia, but patients typically return home the same day. Mild to moderate swelling should dissipate within two to three weeks. Patients who are eligible to receive Aqualipo® for their male breast reduction in Florida will only be required to have a local anesthetic. Aqualipo® is a non-invasive procedure which does not require any downtime following the procedure. Compared to traditional male breast reduction in Florida, Aqualipo® is safer, easier, and faster. A small incision is made for the Aqualipo® cannula to gain access to the fat layer. Using a high focused water jet and gentle suctioning, Aqualipo® removes the fat from the breast without a strenuous procedure and without producing any scarring. Aqualipo® alone will produce sagging, excess skin, however, in patients with severe Gynecomastia. Our Orlando breast surgeons will discuss which male breast reduction technique will produce the best results for you during your personal consultation.