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Gynecomastia is an impersonal medical term referring to excess breast tissue growth in a male. However, to those boys and men our plastic surgeons have treated for gynecomastia, it represents an intensely personal source of shame and distress.
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Relief Our Patients Wish They'd Found Sooner
Few things seem to incur as much ridicule as this particular disorder, and frequently men will wait many years before having the courage to admit their concerns to a plastic surgeon. After male breast reduction, most of our Scottsdale and Phoenix patients tell us they should have sought help years earlier.
Receive a cosmetic consultation with Dr. Cohen or Dr. Sigalove to learn more about male breast reduction. Our facility is conveniently located for men living in Tempe, Paradise Valley, and other areas of Greater Phoenix.
Causes of Gynecomastia
There are many known causes for gynecomastia, including hormonal imbalances, steroid use, and marijuana use. However, in the vast majority of cases, the cause is unknown and not attributable to drugs or hormones. We have seen a range of this problem, from small almond-sized collections of breast tissue under the areola to large female-appearing breasts. Regardless of the physical severity, the psychological discomfort is usually significant. If you are afraid to take your shirt off at the beach, or if you wrap your chest with an elastic sports bandage under your shirt, or if you walk slouched over to hide your physique, you are suffering a major negative impact on your lifestyle.
Before & After
Male Breast/Areola Reduction
*Each patient is unique, and individual results may vary.
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Case #323
Provider: Dr. Cohen
This patient is a 43 year old male from Phoenix, Arizona who presented to my Scottsdale, Arizona area medical practice with concerns about his appearance. He was unhappy with the fullness in his chest and flanks that persisted despite constant exercise. I felt that a combination of power-assisted liposuction and glandular… Read More
Case #338
Provider: Dr. Cohen
This patient is a 33 year old male from Phoenix, Arizona who presented to my Scottsdale, Arizona area medical practice with interest in gynecomastia surgery. This patient had excess fullness in the chest region and was self-conscious about his appearance. I felt that a combination of power-assisted liposuction and glandular tissue removal through… Read More
Case #389
Provider: Dr. Cohen
This patient is a 51-year-old male who presented to my office with complaints of excess fullness to the chest, which was worse on the right side than the left side. I felt the patient would benefit from a combination of power-assisted liposuction as well as direct glandular tissue removal. After surgery, the patient healed nicely and he was very… Read More
Case #484
Provider: Dr. Cohen
This patient is a slim 18 year old male that presented to my office will complaints of right unilateral gynecomastia. I felt that direct tissue resection would give the patient the best overall results. During surgery, approximately 49g of glandular tissue was removed from the right side via a small areolar incision… Read More
Case #734
Provider: Dr. Sigalove
This is a 29 year old male patient who presented to my Scottsdale practice for evaluation of his mild gynecomastia. He was quite embarrassed by his breasts and would always wear 2 T-shirts to hide his breasts. Additionally, he was displeased with the extra fat in his abdominal region, flanks, and back. He did not wish an excisional procedure for… Read More
Case #141
Provider: Dr. Cohen
This patient is a male in his thirties from the greater Phoenix, Arizona area who presented to my Scottsdale, Arizona area medical practice with interest in surgery for gynecomastia (excess tissue in the male chest). This patient felt that his chest had too full an appearance and wished to have a flatter, more masculine contour… Read More
Case #784
Provider: Dr. Cohen
This patient is a 29-year-old male who presented to my Scottsdale office with complaints of excess fullness in the chest consistent with gynecomastia. He also had lateral chest fullness as well. I recommended a bilateral correction of gynecomastia with power-assisted liposuction and direct glandular tissue resection as well as… Read More
Case #750
Provider: Dr. Sigalove
This is a 21 year old male who presented to my Scottsdale
practice feeling dissatisfied with the appearance of his
breasts. He stated that since puberty, he always felt embarrassed about his large breasts with “puffy nipples.” It was so bad that he always wore two T-shirts in order to hide his breasts. We came up with a treatment plan… Read More
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Getting Rid of ‘Man Boobs’
Gynecomastia can be significantly improved or eradicated with surgery by a board-certified plastic surgeon. The type of surgery we recommend correcting this problem is customized for each patient and is primarily based on what type of tissue is causing the breast fullness. If the tissue is mostly diet-resistant fat, liposuction in the Phoenix area can effectively flatten the contour of the chest. In some cases, there is very little fat and just firm rubbery tissue is present behind the areola. In these cases, liposuction is less effective and they generally make a small, camouflaged incision at the lower edge of the areola to directly remove the excess tissue.
In the vast majority of cases, patients have both fat and glandular tissue, and this can be addressed with both liposuction and direct glandular tissue removal through a single incision hidden on the lower border of the areola. Very rarely, and only in cases of very large breasts and areolas, are more significant incisions needed. We cannot overstate the relief that men with gynecomastia feel once their chest is flat again. This can be a life-altering surgery for those men ashamed of their own physique and tired of dealing with other people’s teasing.
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What to Expect During Recovery
If you are interested in learning more about what to expect during the recovery process following male breast reduction in Phoenix & Scottsdale, we encourage you to read our Post-Op FAQ. It offers general information about post-operative issues such as care for incisions, time away from work, and the ability to engage in exercise and other activities.
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Request a cosmetic consultation or call to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Cohen or Dr. Sigalove. Your surgeon will be happy to answer any questions you may have about gynecomastia surgery in Phoenix & Scottsdale. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Sigalove welcome patients from all over Arizona, as well as other states and countries.
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