Male Breast Reduction

What is Male Breast Reduction?

Breast reduction surgery (surgery for gynecomastia) removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body. Very often special liposuction techniques can be used to limit the scars and remove excess fatty tissue. Direct excision of breast tissue may be necessary through small incisions around the areola. For significant weight loss, additional incisions may be necessary to remove excess skin.

Where is it performed?

Gynecomastia surgery is usually performed at a nearby fully accredited out patient surgery center.

Anesthesia and Medication

Gynecomastia surgery can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.

 Botox

What is a Botox procedure?

Botox and Dysport are chemical neuroparalytic agents that temporarily paralyze selected facial muscles. Tiny injections into facial muscles eliminate facial muscle contractions and reduce the facial lines that result from prolonged facial animation. Forehead creases, "frown lines," and "crow's feet" are the areas most commonly treated.

Where is procedure performed?

The injections are done in Dr. Glafkides' office with a simple, no-fuss procedure. Topical anesthesia can be applied to the skin prior to injection, if necessary.

What to expect

Botox injections may take a couple days to show effect, and results usually last 3-4 months. Repeat injections are available. There is no recovery period. Most patients return to the work and activities the day of the procedure. Minimal bruising can sometimes occur after injection, but this usually resolves within 24-48 hours.