Gynecomastia Surgery Fort Lauderdale | Male Breast Reduction

Understanding gynecomastia

More common than you think

As many as 40 to 60 percent of males have excess chest tissue that gives them the appearance of overly large male breasts. If that sounds familiar, you are far from alone, and it can be corrected.

The condition is called gynecomastia. It wears on self-esteem and can make you uncomfortable in your own body. Male breast reduction surgery corrects it and leaves a chest that reads as masculine again.

What you may hope to achieve

Eliminate male breasts and excess chest tissue
Improve chest contour and definition
Masculinize your overall appearance
Eliminate embarrassment and physical discomfort
Increase self-confidence in fitted shirts, at the gym, or on the beach
Experience results that are intended to be permanent

All surgery carries risks and every patient is different. Candidacy, realistic expectations, and your personalised plan are determined during a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Palladino.

Gynecomastia surgery options

Two techniques, tailored to you

Gynecomastia surgery can be done with liposuction alone, with surgical incisions, or with both. Dr. Palladino decides which after examining your chest and hearing your goals.

Liposuction

For cases of primarily excess fat

Performed on an outpatient basis
Either general anesthesia or intravenous sedation is administered for your comfort
Small incisions are inconspicuously placed for the liposuction cannula
Excess fat is suctioned from the breasts through the cannula to improve chest contour
Liposuction for male breast reduction leads to a permanently flatter and more masculine chest

Surgical Incisions

For cases involving excess glandular tissue

Performed on an outpatient basis
Either general anesthesia or intravenous sedation is administered for your comfort
Liposuction is performed first to remove excess fat from the breasts
A small surgical incision is made beneath the areola
Excess breast tissue is removed through the surgical incision
In severe cases, additional small incisions facilitate removal of more breast tissue and excess skin
The remaining tissues are pulled taut, and the areola is relocated higher on the chest
Results in a flatter, more masculine, and more natural-looking chest contour

Working with Dr. Palladino

Preparing for your surgery

Potential candidates for gynecomastia surgery are older teens and adults who are bothered by the appearance of their enlarged breasts. A personal, confidential consultation with Dr. Palladino will reveal whether this procedure is right for you.

Your health history and your expectations will also determine whether you are ready for this surgery. An endocrinology evaluation and an evaluation with your primary care physician are needed before you schedule your consultation.

Once Dr. Palladino has determined that gynecomastia surgery is right for you, he and his staff will give you preoperative instructions on how to prepare for the procedure. Do not smoke any tobacco products for at least two weeks before and after surgery, and refrain from eating or drinking for eight hours prior to the procedure.

Plan to have a companion drive you to and from the surgery center on the day of your surgery. Once the procedure is over, you will be able to return home for the duration of your recovery.

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